The Tech 3 Lever and X2 caliper combine for the benchmark XC brake.
Our legendary X2 caliper is now also available as a flat mount, keeping our class leading brake future proofed. The X2 flat mount caliper mounts directly to the appropriate frame at the rear, or with the supplied mount for fitting to a fork. The X2 caliper is available separately for existing users who are upgrading their frame or as a complete brake with Tech 3 master cylinder.

Key Features
Rigid CNC'd one piece caliper
Increased piston diameter
Tech 3 lever offers 5% more power compared to our previous lever
Ergonomic design to fit around other handle bar items
The Tech 3 lever is directly compatible with Shimano I-Spec shifters
Complete brake available in Black, Purple, Red, Orange, Blue and Silver
Postmount and Flatmount options available
Choose either standard or braided hose (braided hose is an extra cost)

"Lightweight Adjustable XC brake"

Tech 3 X2 Tech Specs >
The Tech 3 X2 brake takes the performance of the award winning Mini and sheds a few more precision grams without compromising on power and modulation
Tech 3 lever offers genuine bite point and reach adjustment without tools
Postmount uses 9.74 caliper with adapters to suit all mount options
CNC machined from 2014 T6 aluminium alloy
Wide angle hose connector mount
Top entry pad fitting
Shimano I-Spec A shifters can be fitted directly to lever body. Separate direct mounts also available for Shimano I Spec 2 & Sram shifters
Compatible with a wide range of rotors from 160mm to 220mm.
Weight from: 249g (standard hose), 287g (braided hose)

Flatmount Caliper Mount options:
Mount Z: Required to fit the X2 FM caliper onto Front Flatmount standard and use a Ø160 disc – Front Flatmount standard is typically found on road/gravel/CX forks

Mount Y: Required to fit the X2 FM caliper onto Rear Flatmount standard using Ø160 disc – Rear Flatmount std is typically found on the back of some road/grave/CX frame but also lately on light XC frames

The caliper will also fit directly on Flatmount rear standard using a Ø140 disc.
For more information please see our guides in the manuals and diagrams section.

**Note** - The Flatmount X2 caliper is designed for use with the Hope Tech 3, XCR Pro and Tech/Tech Evo levers only.