TRP DH-R EVO
Maximum power for gravity and e-MTB
Specifications
- Pistons
- 4-piston
- Brake Type
- Hydraulic disc
- Hose Connection
- Banjo
- Brake Fluid
- Performance Fluid Design
- Lever Piston
- 9mm internal
- Reach Adjustment
- Index Reach adjuster
- Disk Size
- 180mm, 203mm, 220mm
- Disk Thickness
- 2.3mm
- Weight
- 310g
- Features
- I-Spec II, MMX/TRP/I-Spec EV compatible, 9mm piston
- Blade Material
- Aluminum
- Contact Point Adjustment
- No
- Lever Pivot
- Bushing
Overview
Redesigned from the ground up, the DH-R EVO brings maximum power, unparalleled modulation and optimized heat management to heavy 29er DH bikes, long travel enduro rigs and e-MTBs. Features a new caliper, lever, 5mm hose, new hydraulic leverage ratio, and 9mm internal lever piston for reduced arm pump.
Features
Ergonomic lever blade designed with Aaron Gwin
9mm internal brake lever piston
Optimized for 1-finger braking
Lightweight hybrid pistons
5mm brake hose for thermal stability
2.3mm rotor compatible
Top loading pad design
I-Spec II compatible
MMX/TRP Shifter/I-Spec EV compatible
Performance Fluid Design
Available in Silver, Black, or Gold
Guides for setup
All guidesBrake Bed-in
The essential process for achieving maximum braking power.
Brake Bleeding
System-specific bleed procedures for Shimano, SRAM, and Magura — eliminate lever sponginess and restore full power.
Weather & Conditions Adaptation
Setup adjustments for wet, muddy, dry, and cold conditions — tires, suspension, drivetrain, and brakes.
How we evaluate this component
Product cards, analysis notes, and setup guidance are grounded in public specifications, market positioning, compatibility, and the most likely real-world use cases on trail.
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