Originally Posted by
redtires
Ok...but if your referring to the ubiquitous "U-brake", a la Shimano....wrong application with an outdated design. The current incarnation has a far better chance for success, although I agree that it has a 99% chance of NOT becoming an industry standard. But if you really think about it, it's a step in the right direction...aerodynamics and increased brake performance without having to increase frame mass at the seatstays.
The rear brake is not an aero problem unless you ride a bike backwards. The air is already dirty at that point. The problem is in locating the brake in the direct path of road crud and water. Not an issue for a pro with new parts every week, but this was a dumb idea before, and a dumb idea now.
SRAM just wants to be different.