SRAMMaven Base
€200 SRAM MSRP (EUR, Germany region), per brake
- Pistons
- 4 × 18 mm
- Rotor sizes
- 160 / 180 / 200 / 220 mm (6-bolt & Centerlock)
- Fluid
- SRAM Mineral Oil (Maxima)
- Lever blade
- Aluminum
- Adjustments
- Reach: Tool-free
- Weight
- 381 gRear, Stealth-a-majig, DIR, 1800mm, w/pads (no clamp, no mounting hardware, no pad spacer, no rotor/bolts), claimed
Overview
Maven Base is the most affordable Maven, combining the Extreme Duty caliper with four 18 mm pistons and a DirectLink lever – 381 g claimed, €200 per brake.
Maven is SRAM's Extreme Duty brake family – according to SRAM, the benchmark of power for modern riders on ever-more demanding terrain, with a stiff 4-bolt, 4-piston caliper that manages heat so the last corner feels like the first. SRAM says Maven is easily tuneable across gravity, E-MTB, enduro and trail bikes.
SRAM groups its mountain brakes into Heavy Duty (four-piston brakes with set-it-and-forget-it simplicity: Motive and DB) and Extreme Duty (Maven, the most progressive power for gravity and heavy braking). All use SRAM's proprietary seals with mineral oil co-developed with Maxima, and work with 160, 180, 200 and 220 mm rotors in 6-bolt and Centerlock.
- Four 18 mm pistons for extreme-duty power
- DirectLink lever
- Tool-free reach adjust
- Organic pads standard
- Bleeding Edge bleed port
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Full specifications
Brake
- Application (DB)
- MTB
- Brake type
- Hydraulic
- Blade material
- Aluminum
- Contact adjust
- No
- Color (DB)
- Diffusion Black Anodized
- Orientation
- Front, Rear
- Pad type (Disc)
- Steel-backed metal sintered, Steel-backed organic
- Bracket (Disc Brake)
- Direct mount DIR
- Reach adjust
- Tool-free
- Hydraulic fluid
- SRAM Mineral Oil
- Lever pivot
- Bushing
General
- Weight (g)
- 381
Compatibility
- Rotor sizes
- 160 / 180 / 200 / 220 mm (6-bolt & Centerlock)
Features
- Feature
- Four 18mm pistons for extreme-duty power
- Feature
- Stiff 4-piston caliper with best heat management and easier bolt access
- Feature
- Organic pads come standard for the best modulation and the quietest ride
- Feature
- Stealth lever architecture for a sleeker, more modern ride
- Feature
- Tool-free lever reach adjust
- Feature
- Mineral Oil for low maintenance and performance
- Feature
- Designed for use with Maxima Mineral Brake Oil only
- Feature
- Blasted Black anodized finish
- Feature
- Caliper features Bleeding Edge bleed port for drip-free maintenance
Manufacturer specification — SRAM. Specs and prices can change; check with the brand or your dealer.
SRAM Maven versions compared
| Maven Ultimate | Maven Silver | Maven Bronze | Maven Base | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | €325 | €290 | — | €200 |
| Pistons | 4 × 18 mm | 4 × 18 mm | 4 × 18 mm | 4 × 18 mm |
| Rotor sizes | 160 / 180 / 200 / 220 mm (6-bolt & Centerlock) | 160 / 180 / 200 / 220 mm (6-bolt & Centerlock) | 160 / 180 / 200 / 220 mm (6-bolt & Centerlock) | 160 / 180 / 200 / 220 mm (6-bolt & Centerlock) |
| Fluid | SRAM Mineral Oil (Maxima) | SRAM Mineral Oil (Maxima) | SRAM Mineral Oil (Maxima) | SRAM Mineral Oil (Maxima) |
| Lever blade | Carbon | Aluminum - CNC Forged | Aluminum - Forged | Aluminum |
| Adjustments | Reach: Tool-free; contact point | Reach: Tool-free; contact point | Reach: Tool-free | Reach: Tool-free |
| Weight | — | — | — | 381 g |
| E-bike rated | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
eMTBs that come with the SRAM Maven
SRAM Maven Base: FAQ
How much does the SRAM Maven Base cost?
€200 (SRAM MSRP (EUR, Germany region), per brake). Prices vary by country and retailer.
How much does the SRAM Maven Base weigh?
SRAM quotes 381 g (Rear, Stealth-a-majig, DIR, 1800mm, w/pads (no clamp, no mounting hardware, no pad spacer, no rotor/bolts), claimed).
Is the SRAM Maven Base suitable for e-bikes?
SRAM does not specifically rate it for e-bikes. Check the manufacturer’s approval and your bike maker’s recommendations before fitting it to an eMTB.
What are the key specs of the SRAM Maven Base?
Pistons: 4 × 18 mm; Rotor sizes: 160 / 180 / 200 / 220 mm (6-bolt & Centerlock); Fluid: SRAM Mineral Oil (Maxima); Lever blade: Aluminum; Adjustments: Reach: Tool-free.
What other versions of the SRAM Maven are there?
Maven Ultimate (€325), Maven Silver (€290), Maven Bronze.
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