Suspicions have been confirmed: Brembo officially enters World Cup DH
Specialized Gravity has announced a new partnership with Brembo, bringing the iconic Italian braking brand into the elite ranks of downhill mountain biking. Known globally for its high-performance systems in motorsport, including WRC rallying and MotoGP, Brembo’s move into top-tier DH racing signals a serious intent to expand its footprint in cycling.
The Specialized Gravity team, which includes top contenders like Loïc Bruni and Finn Iles, will now be racing with Brembo’s brake systems. While Brembo has dabbled in MTB before (back in 2005/6 which quickly became Vapor Ware), this marks its most prominent partnership to date in the discipline.
The partnership with Specialized Gravity makes sense as the team has been a long-time user of Öhlins suspension. Back in October 2024, Brembo acquired Öhlins for $405 million, bringing its operations under the Italian brand's umbrella.
