At only 115g per wheel and offering power, mud clearance and unmatched adjustability, the Shorty Ultimate lives up to its name.

Sold individually for front or rear use, the SCX-5 is a classic cantilever with cold-forged aluminum arms, adjustable mountain-length cartridge brake pads and simple and reliable spring tension adjustment.

TRP's CX9 linear-pull brakes offer incredible stopping power, excellent mud clearance and a compact design at under 150g per wheel.

Shimano's CX70 takes cantilever brake design to a new level, with exceptional mud clearance, trademark Shimano quality construction. Fully adjustable cartridge pads that also adjust inward and outward and forged aluminum construction make the CX70 an outstanding 'cross brake, and a great all-around cantilever.

At under 150g a wheel, TRP's CX8.4 offers more power, outstanding mud clearance, and a more compact design.

Sold individually for front or rear use, the SCX-5 is a classic cantilever with cold-forged aluminum arms, adjustable mountain-length cartridge brake pads and simple and reliable spring tension adjustment.

Linear-pull power in a compact, drop-bar-friendly brake that's made in the U.S.A., and only 108g each.

Can be mounted lower than conventional hangers, allowing for greater leverage and braking power, especially handy for 'cross setups.