Since the days of hydraulic rim brakes, Magura has built the top versions in bright neon yellow. Now this tradition is being revived for a cross-country brake anchor: The Raceline Edition of the MT8 is all about neon - and lightweight construction, of course.

It took a few years to realize what should have been obvious: Magura and Brake Force One are starting a cooperation. Both build brakes, are based in the Swabian region and are only 30 kilometers apart. What innovations will come out of this is currently still open.

Many rough kilometers have passed since the first report of the three-part test series on the Magura MT Trail. In addition, the stoppers had to prove themselves in two very different enduro races - again with the small brake rotors - and there were also crashes to contend with. The second test report reveals how the brake is doing, where its strengths lie and what has been changed.

Magura's MT disc brakes are powerful brake anchors, but the current ergonomics of the brake lever do not suit all riders. Now the Swabian brake specialist has reacted - and is launching a 1-finger lever for retrofitting.

With the MT Trail, Magura offers an interesting solution for trail bikers: four pistons at the front, where the most braking power is needed, and only two at the rear. During the three-part test series, the new stoppers are put to the test on tours, but above all in enduro races. In the first part, the MT Trail bites its way through the first test ride and track training for the first race.

Magura's new "MT Trail Carbon" brake comes with two pistons at the rear and four pistons at the front. It is specially designed for trail to enduro bikes, where a lot of power is needed on the front wheel, but the braking force of one piston on the rear wheel is sufficient. The brake weighs 332 grams and has Shiftmix clamps. These allow the installation of Shimano and Sram shifters without additional clamps.

Maloja and Magura are joining forces. The result is a brand new clothing line under the flag of the Swabian brake specialist with the DNA of the style specialists from Maloja.

For the first time, the Swabian brake and suspension specialist Magura is launching a variable seat post. The Vyron is operated via the "eLECT" system and offers a stepless adjustment range of 150 millimetres. It comes in the installation dimensions 30.9 and 31.6 millimetres.

From May 2015, the MAGURA MT7 Raceline in legendary neon yellow will also be available in stores. After the MT7 Raceline was very well received as a pilot project last year, a strictly limited aftermarket version can be realized for this season.

Last year, Magura presented the eLECT system, which opens and locks their suspension forks electronically. Now the Swabians are presenting the first completely electronic full-suspension chassis. The eLECT system is said to be functional, lightweight and easy to use.

The brake specialist Magura is launching its next brake generation "MT NEXT" in 2015. The new stoppers can be used on everything from city bikes to downhill bikes. Performance models are based on Magura's proven motorcycle racing technology.

As the braking effect of a production batch of MT6 and MT8 disc brakes can deteriorate or the brake can fail completely, the manufacturer is launching a recall campaign. Users of these brakes can easily determine whether the stopper is affected via the production numbers on the brake calliper.

The component specialist Magura has completely overhauled its suspension fork portfolio. It's not just the design and inner workings that are new. The Swabians are also ready to take on the 29-inch and 650B wheel sizes in the fork sector.

Magura presents a mixture of rim and hydraulic brakes to make time trial bikes even faster. The brake specialists from Bad Urach brought the racing bike and time trial experts from Cervélo on board to make the brakes wind-slip.

Under the project name Mission Performance, the company announced months ago that it wanted to build the best brakes in the world. Now Magura is presenting the new top disc brake. It goes by the name of "MT 8" (MT = Mission Team) and is said to weigh less than 300 grams. However, the lightweight is not lacking in braking power and durability.

After 13 years in production, the "GustavM" disc brake is retiring. "GustavM" braked the likes of John Tomac and Shaun Palmer and was the measure of all things in the early days of disc brakes.

There are parallels in the production of suspension elements and hydraulic brake systems. And thus also potential synergy effects, which is why Magura is now relocating the production of its in-house suspension elements from the Netherlands to the company headquarters in Bad Urach. While production of the lightweight "Odin" suspension element has been running in Bad Urach since this spring, all suspension elements are now to be manufactured in Germany. Magura hopes that this will provide more flexibility and faster delivery times while maintaining the same top quality.

It is still one of the most reliable rim brakes on the market with the finest modulation: the HS33 from Magura demonstrates its advantages thanks to the hydraulic transmission of braking force, especially in adverse conditions. Now the Swabians are launching a classy Olympic special model of the evergreen, and the special model, launched in 3'333 units worldwide, looks great. This is ensured by the brake lever and the striking brake booster in a golden anodized finish. The retail price of 179.90 euros also includes a wristwatch in a matching finish and a certificate of authenticity. Go for gold - even if it only concerns the brakes.

After the launch of the Centerlock mounting standard for brake rotors, Shimano's competitors initially looked down the tubes. Starting with the top-of-the-range XTR, Shimano hubs were no longer easily compatible with brakes from other manufacturers. After DT Swiss was able to break up the Shimano monopoly on Centerlock hubs through licensing, the Swabian brake manufacturer Magura is now presenting an adapter that enables the installation of conventional Magura brake rotors on Centerlock hubs.

For the 2009 season, Magura is focusing on weight tuning for both suspension elements and brakes. At the US bike festival Sea Otter Classic, the Swabians presented new dampers, forks and disc brakes.

Magura is recalling an entire series of suspension forks because the dip tube unit has broken on some forks. The forks affected are the "Durin Race 80" and "Durin Race 100" in the disc and cantilever versions of the 2008 model year.

According to the trade magazine SAZ, the brake supplier Magura (Bad Urach) is taking over the Dutch suspension fork manufacturer Rond. The Swabians now own 75% (previously 10%) of the company. Magura plans to launch the new models in July.

Since Shimano has been using the new "Dual Action" levers not only on the top XTR groupset, but also on the widely used XT groupset, rumors have been circulating. Some specialist dealers claim that the new levers can be combined with Magura brake calipers. In a press release, the southern German specialist for hydraulic brakes now emphasizes that its brakes are not compatible with the "Dual Control" levers: Although both braking systems work with mineral oil as a medium, the transmission ratios between the brake lever and caliper do not match. Magura therefore strongly advises against combinations.