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.