Limited edition of 250 numbered units worldwide, the Trickstuff Direttissima Forest Green represents absolute excellence in MTB braking. With its caliper and reservoir cap anodized in a deep forest green, this 4-piston hydraulic system embodies the raw power encountered during your finest forest adventures. Handcrafted in Freiburg, Germany, this front + rear brake pair weighs only 520 grams total while delivering unmatched braking power and surgically precise modulation.

Technical Summary: The Art of Extreme Braking

The Direttissima Forest Green features the proven technical architecture of the standard model, with a 9 mm master piston coupled to four caliper pistons in stainless steel with 14 and 17 mm diameter. This configuration, combined with a progressive leverage system, generates an increase in braking force proportional to lever stroke, avoiding brutal on/off engagement at the bite point. The CNC-machined master cylinder and caliper bodies in 7075-T6 aluminum guarantee maximum system rigidity, eliminating any parasitic flex and providing a firm and consistent bite point.

Technical Highlights

• Numbered limited edition: Only 250 pairs produced worldwide, each set individually numbered. Exclusive forest green finish on caliper and reservoir cap.
• Extreme power and lightness: 252 g for the front brake, 268 g for the rear (520 g complete pair). Among the lightest 4-piston brakes in the world, while delivering braking power exceeding 150 Nm.
• High-performance hydraulic architecture: 9 mm master piston in low-friction polymer, four polished stainless steel caliper pistons (2×14 mm + 2×17 mm). Optimized hydraulic ratio for maximum power.
• Ball bearing lever (4 cartridge bearings): Lever pivot and piston rod linkage mounted on bearings, ensuring smooth feel without play or parasitic friction.
• High-pressure Kevlar-reinforced hoses: Exceptional pressure resistance, increased system rigidity for an ultra-direct and firm bite point.
• Progressive leverage system: The more you pull the lever, the more braking force increases progressively, for instinctive modulation and total absence of over-braking.
• Tool-free reach adjustment: Quick adjustment of lever-to-bar distance to suit all hand sizes.
• Short and uniform piston retraction: Tight manufacturing tolerances ensuring uniform piston retraction, avoiding pumping during repeated braking and maintaining a consistent bite point.
• Bionol fluid (biodegradable mineral oil): Boiling point of 360°C, compatible with any standard mineral oil for easy maintenance.
• 850 POWER+ pads included: High-performance organic compound on nickel-plated backing, SRAM Code compatible. Exceptional power and endurance.
• 100% German manufacturing: Designed, machined and hand-assembled in Freiburg, Germany at the Trickstuff workshop. Extreme quality control on each brake.

Geometry and Standards

• Caliper mount: Post-mount (adapters not included)
• Actuation: Front right / Rear left (European standard)
• Hose connection (master): Black straight fitting M8×0.75
• Hose connection (caliper): Black banjo
• Front brake hose length: 900 mm (black Kevlar)
• Rear brake hose length: 1700 mm (black Kevlar)
• Maximum disc thickness: 2.10 mm
• Disc compatibility: 6-bolt, diameters 140 / 160 / 180 / 200 / 203 mm (discs not included)
• Pad format: Trickstuff 850 (SRAM Code compatible)

Kit Contents (front + rear pair)

• 2× complete Direttissima Forest Green brakes (front + rear)
• 2× CNC-machined clamps
• 2× sets of Trickstuff 850 POWER+ pads
• Complete mounting hardware
• 2× M4 bleed adapters
• Trickstuff water bottle
• Discs and mounting adapters not included

Use and Philosophy

The Direttissima is Trickstuff's flagship brake, designed for committed riders in enduro and downhill (DH) who refuse any compromise. Used by the Polygon UR team in DH World Cup, it notably survived Red Bull Rampage in Utah. The Forest Green version celebrates the world of the forest, mossy trails and direct lines through the woods. Each brake is hand-assembled in the Freiburg workshop, in the heart of the German Black Forest, the brand's historic birthplace since 2003 and legendary region of European MTB. Since its acquisition by DT Swiss in 2022, Trickstuff maintains its identity, product philosophy and production site in Germany.

Maintenance and Compatibility

Trickstuff brakes are designed to be bled with 100% precision (versus 90-95% for most systems). Without oxygen in the circuits, degradation of oil and seals is minimal, drastically reducing bleed frequency. Bionol fluid can be replaced by any mineral oil on the market. The 850 format pads are interchangeable with SRAM Code pads, expanding maintenance possibilities. Trickstuff also offers a complete range of organic pads (Standard and POWER+) and Dächle discs (HD Heavy Duty and UL Ultra Light) optimized for these brakes.