The new Magura Cockpit Integration - known as Mci for short - is the world's first hydraulic brake to be fully integrated into the handlebars, according to the Swabian brake specialist. Without external lines, the MCi offers a tidy cockpit, better aerodynamics and greater protection for the hydraulic components, according to Maguar.

With the new Integration Series, the German brake specialist is presenting a new product series that is characterized by special integration solutions and thus aims to further optimize the design and function of proven products. After the integrated HSi rim brake and the HGi heated grip, Magura is now turning its attention to the cockpit.

With the new MCi, all lines and cables are routed inside the handlebars. The result is undoubtedly a tidy appearance, which is also accompanied by improved functionality and offers effective protection against falls and mechanical damage. In addition, the design of the new MCi offers bike manufacturers the opportunity to consistently continue the design language of the frame right through to the cockpit.

Know-how from the motorcycle

When developing the hydraulic unit, the developers relied on in-house know-how from the motorcycle sector. The functionality of the MCi is based on a retrofittable hydraulic clutch for motorcycles. The heart of the system is a cylinder that is concealed in the handlebar grip area. The dimensions of the expansion tank and piston diameter of the MCi correspond to the dimensions used in the MT brake series. This means that it has the same stability and braking force as the conventional MT brakes. The MCi is available with 2- and 4-piston brake callipers.

The MCi is operated by a lever unit attached to the handlebars - the only visible component of the new brake. Depending on the handlebars and stem, the system is equally suitable for mountain biking or urban use. However, due to the lever bearing point being close to the handlebars, it provides a more direct braking feel than all previous Magura brakes. In addition, the ratio of lever travel to braking force is designed to be more pro- gressive, which refines the dosage of the brake.

The lever angle of the MCi is individually adapted to each bike model and optimized for the optimum riding position. Special handlebar grips with a fixed core also allow a protrusion of up to 2 cm at the end of the handlebars. The grip width is infinitely adjustable on the brake lever.

How to bleed the air

In addition to the clean cockpit integration, the focus of development was on user-friendliness during service and maintenance. The MCi is therefore the first Magura product to use the new Easy Link hose coupling. The new Easy Link cable coupling is a plug-in connection that connects the cockpit unit and the cable. In the event of servicing, the cockpit unit can be easily disconnected from the cable in the frame. The brakes are bled using our own Easy Bleed Technology via a bleed screw at the end of the handlebars. The brake lines are also routed completely internally: they run through special holes in the handlebars through the stem and head tube. From there, the lines lead to the fork crown and then into the frame and to the front brake calliper. Other variants, such as routing the cables through a special headset shell into the frame, are being considered. The handlebars and stems are specially designed for use with the Magur MCi and are integrated into the system.

Initially, the MCi will only be available to OE partners. Magura will act as the MCi system supplier during development and will specify the components such as handlebars, stem and cable routing together with the respective bike manufacturer. An aftermarket version is not planned for the near future. MAGURA is initially presenting a trail bike with MCi as the basis for the new product. In addition to a close-to-production version of the cockpit integration, it features the wireless Vyron eLECT seatpost, internally routed cables and a wireless SRAM AXS groupset. With this setup, the bike completely dispenses with external cables and wires.
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