The Trickstuff Piccola HD Titanium embodies the quintessence of high-performance braking combined with extreme lightness. At 442 grams per pair (212 g front / 230 g rear), this 4-piston system defies the laws of physics and pushes the limits of what's possible. The result of two years of development in collaboration with Trumpf, specialist in titanium 3D printing, this front + rear brake pair marries the delicacy of the Piccola radial master cylinder with the raw power of the C42 four-piston caliper, for a perfect balance between light climbs and committed descents.

Technical Summary

The Piccola HD Titanium combines the lightest 3D-printed titanium lever on the market (14.5 g with bearings) and a CNC-machined C42 aluminum 7075-T6 caliper. Its aggressive hydraulic ratio of 9 mm / 14-17 mm propels Bionol oil into the four hollow stainless steel pistons with unmatched force, guaranteeing progressive, modulable braking with formidable power. Designed for aggressive XC, marathon, all-mountain and enduro, this brake is certified for demanding off-road courses requiring endurance and technical autonomy.

Technical Highlights

• 3D-printed titanium lever by additive manufacturing: Honeycomb structure optimized for maximum rigidity and exceptional grip, even without gloves. Impact and fatigue resistance superior to carbon according to Trickstuff testing.
• Ultra-rigid C42 caliper: Two-piece construction assembled with preloaded steel head bolts for extreme rigidity and elimination of flex. High-temperature hollow pistons (2x 14 mm + 2x 17 mm) for optimal thermal dissipation.
• Radical hydraulic ratio: 9 mm master piston (vs 10 mm competition) for linear power transmission and progression through lever stroke thanks to bent lever design with two anchor points (reservoir + pump).
• High-pressure Kevlar hose: 630 bar burst resistance, reusable elbow fitting on pump side and adjustable banjo on caliper side for clean installation.
• Exclusive Bionol fluid: Plant-based mineral oil developed in Germany, atmospheric boiling point between 360 and 420°C (superior to DOT and standard mineral oils), consistent performance in extreme conditions.
• Universal pad compatibility: SRAM G2 / Guide / Level 4-piston format, worldwide spare parts availability. Trickstuff 850 Power+ organic pads included (maximum power, fade resistance, low noise).

Geometry and Standards

• Caliper mounting: Post-mount 6" (adapters available separately for flat-mount or other rotor sizes)
• Maximum rotor thickness: 2.10 mm
• Hose lengths: Front 900 mm / Rear 1700 mm (configurable when ordering or cuttable)
• Reach adjustment: Yes, 2 mm hex key (lever-to-grip distance adjustment)
• Lever mounting: Two-piece CNC-machined clamp, compatible with Shimano and SRAM direct interfaces (with Trickstuff adapters)
• Configuration: Front brake left / rear brake right (or reverse configuration on request)

Available Variants

• Piccola HD Titanium: Current version with 3D-printed titanium lever (14.5 g) — 442 g per pair — available in 4 color combinations (black or silver body, black or silver lever/banjo hardware)
• Piccola HD Carbon: Previous version with carbon lever (12.5 g instead of 14.5 g) — 354 g filled pair — slightly lighter but lower rigidity/resistance according to Trickstuff. Titanium levers can be retrofitted to existing Piccola HD Carbon (upgrade kit available).

German Manufacturing Philosophy

Trickstuff designs, manufactures and tests 100% of its brakes in Germany, in Freiburg-Pfaffenweiler, in the heart of the Black Forest and its technical trails. More than 90% of components come from southwest Germany. Each brake is pre-filled, bled and tested individually before shipping. The German brand, founded in 2003, has established itself as the absolute reference in high-performance braking through an obsession with overall system coherence (master cylinder, caliper, pads, fluid) and its intended use. The Piccola HD Titanium represents the pinnacle of this philosophy: grams hunted down without compromise on power or reliability.