Sponsored Riders

Gorilla Brakes works with a small group of sponsored riders who race, train and test our brake pads in real-world conditions. From downhill and enduro to endurance, cyclocross and road racing, our riders provide direct feedback that helps validate performance, consistency and durability across our compound range.

Real-World Testing Team

Real riders. Real races. Real-world testing. Our riders compete across endurance MTB, downhill, enduro, cyclocross and road. They feed back on wear, heat control and consistency in real racing conditions. Where available, we link to independent results (Roots & Rain) and team sponsor pages.

Simon Hale cyclocross and road racing

Simon Hale

Cyclocross / Road / XC • UK
  • Team: Army Cyclocross Team
  • Level: Masters racer
  • Experience: Regional, National & UCI-level events
  • Brakes / pads: SRAM Road & CX pad range
  • Focus: Consistency, reliability & modulation
Instagram Results
Leif Thomas trail builder and jump rider

Leif Thomas

Trail Builder / Jump Rider • UK
  • Role: Trail builder & jump-focused rider
  • Bike: Santa Cruz Hightower (Bronson conversion)
  • Riding style: Enduro / Downhill — one to watch
  • Brakes used: Lewis LH4
Instagram
Lancaster University Cycling Club road mountain and gravel riding

Lancaster University Cycling Club

Road / Mountain / Gravel • UK
  • Type: University cycling club
  • Disciplines: Road, MTB & Gravel
  • Use case: Training, group rides & events
Instagram Facebook Club Page
Corban Sargent downhill racing with VIRIS Downhill Team

Corban Sargent

Downhill • VIRIS Team • UK
  • Discipline: Downhill
  • Team: VIRIS Downhill Team
  • Racing focus: DH events (national & international)
Instagram VIRIS Team Results

How Our Riders Test Gorilla Brakes

Racing and training in wet UK conditions

Long descents, endurance events and high-heat use

Feedback on modulation, power, wear and noise

Testing across MTB, DH, CX, Road and e-bike systems

Ride for Gorilla Brakes

We support riders who race hard, test properly and represent the brand professionally. If you compete in downhill, enduro, endurance, cyclocross, road or e-MTB and want to work with Gorilla Brakes, we’d love to hear from you.


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