Magura brings stopper optimizations and an anniversary brake
With a limited edition MT1893 version, elegantly packaged in a wooden box, polished four-piston brake calipers, engraved with the founding year logo 1893 and serial number, Magura lets everyone take part in this historic event. With the MT1893, Magura is not only offering a special memento, but also four-piston braking power, an elegant chrome look and individually adjustable levers thanks to the HC3 brake levers developed with Danny MacAskill. The anniversary brake pair is available from June 07, 2018.
According to personal taste
Magura is now offering its customers an optimization programme. The #customizeyourbrake tuning programme focuses on technical and visual aspects. For example, the color of the brake lever clamps can be selected from neon yellow, neon red, cyan blue, polished chrome or classic black or silver. To ensure that the brake calliper covers also match, their colors can also be selected from blue, neon red and neon yellow.
Technically, there is a choice of two different brake disks: The Storm HC or the lighter Storm SL.2 brake rotors, depending on the area of use or needs. And you don't have to make do with the standard brake levers either. Under #customizeyourbrake, the rider can choose between five lever models. For example, the lightweight 2-finger Carbolay levers, but also the adjustable HC3 levers. These levers can be easily and individually adapted to hand size or personal preferences. The braking force can also be adjusted by changing the mechanical transmission - depending on the surface or preferences.
These are manufactured using an elaborate textile-carbon embroidery process. This saves weight compared to the HC aluminum lever. As usual, the grip width can be individually adjusted to any hand size (+/- 25 mm). The following disc brake models can be retrofitted with the new 1-finger HC carbon lever: MT6, MT7, MT8, MT Trail Carbon. The levers weigh twelve grams individually and should be available from the second half of 2018 for 89.90 euros.
Flatmount standard for disc brakes
The triumph of disc brakes on road bikes has been significantly accelerated by the new flat mount disc brake standard. The compact design and smarter mounting of the brake callipers were the driving factors. The first race mountain bikes and flat bar racer manufacturers are now using the new road bike standard. Magura is taking this trend seriously and offers the MT8 SL and MT4 models as FM (Flatmount) models.
In contrast to other brake manufacturers, the Magura development team has succeeded in integrating the same size brake pads into the smaller calipers as are used in the post-mount models. Less complexity thanks to uniform pads and greater braking power and stability for the customer. While the MT8 SL FM is designed for all XC and marathon race bikes, the MT4 FM will be used on flatbar racers. The Magura flat-mount disc brakes are available up to 180 millimetre brake disc diameters and will be available in the second half of 2018 at the following prices: MT8 SL FM 279.90 euros (RRP) MT4 SL FM 129.90 euros (RRP)
XC flagship gets new HC carbon brake lever
After it was officially announced that Team Specialized Racing would be competing in the 2018 World Cup with MT8 brakes, the motivation of the Magura developers increased. After the first meetings with the athletes, the focus was on further optimizing the brake lever. Last but not least, Annika Langvad had already gained a lot of positive experience with the HC 1-finger lever during her marathon world champion title. Particularly in the area of ergonomics, the shorter HC brake lever provided many new approaches to further improve the performance and ergonomics of the MT8.
The result is the MT8 SL with HC carbon levers. In contrast to the previous MT8 two-finger carbon lever, the new HC carbon lever is ten millimetres shorter, has a wider contact surface for the finger at 16 millimetres and saves a total of 26 grams of weight with two levers. In addition to improved ergonomics, it also gives the brake a new performance characteristic in the form of a harder pressure point. The neon-yellow look package (brake lever cover and trim rings) gives the MT8 SL its race image. The brake weighs 200 grams and will go on sale in the second half of this year for just under 280 euros.
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