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MAGURA News 2020: New MAGURA eSTOP disc brake and upgrade kits for ebikes

30.08.2019
by Robin Schmitt

With their new eSTOP brakes, MAGURA presents two new disc brakes that are specially adapted to e-bike requirements and based on their existing MT4 and MT5 models. In combination with the new MAGURA SPORT pads and the MAGURA MDR-C or MDR-P rotors, they are said to offer increased braking power and stability for e-bikes.

If you’re expecting a brake revolution, we have to disappoint you – it’s all about new brake rotors and pads with clever and innovative features.

What are the new MAGURA MDR-C and MDR-P disc brake rotors capable of?

The new rotors are specially reinforced to provide increased lateral rigidity and heat resistance with reduced vibration.

The new MDR-C rotor is the all-rounder in the MAGURA E-bike Optimized portfolio – for city, trail and e-bike use. An additional rigid element above the 6-bolt mounting reduces vibration during braking, resulting in less noise. Heat resistance and stability have also been enhanced.

The new MDR-C disc

The MDR-P is a rotor for performance-oriented riders and is ready for tough tasks ranging from downhill to e-bikes and heavy cargo bikes. Compared to the MDR-C, the two-piece rotor of the MDR-P saves weight and for the first time, it is also available in a 220 mm diameter. A special feature of the two-piece disc is the patented interlocking of the outer and inner rings, called Dovetail Interlink technology. The interlocking provides additional support for the inner ring if the outer ring expands due to heat. In contrast to floating discs, the torque is transmitted over the entire surface instead of just the rivets. The result is increased rigidity of the brake rotor and heat dissipation that is much more effective under continuous load. Thanks to this new technology, the MDR-P is the most powerful rotor in MAGURA’s portfolio, yet it still offers riders low weight and reduced vibration making it perfect for MTB Gravity use.

The new MDR-P disc

According to MAGURA, the new 220 mm MDR-P rotor generates around 10% more braking force than a 203 mm model and 20% more than a 180 mm model – for the same manual force. The higher mass also reduces the risk of brake fading and reduces brake pad wear by 15%. The temperatures that are critical for the brake pad are reached much later by the MDR-P rotor. MAGURA offer a total of five different MDR rotors. The MAGURA #customizeyourbrake Buyers Guide will help you to select and compare the properties of the different rotors.

  • MDR-P / 216 g (203 mm), 241 g (220 mm): €55.00
  • Availability MDR-P: from Q4/2019
  • MDR-C / 162 g (180 mm), 222 g (203 mm): €30.00
  • Availability MDR-C: immediately

MAGURA SPORT Brake pads

The new organic SPORT brake pads are suitable for everyday riding as well as trail riding – and especially for use on E-Bikes. They are positioned between the MAGURA COMFORT and PERFORMANCE pads in terms of braking performance and durability. The new brake pad mixture is said to be optimally adapted to the requirements of E-Bikes and the eSTOP brake models. Thanks to their shorter bedding-in time, the new SPORT pads are also ready for use very quickly.

  • Pad 8.S: €19.90
  • Pad 7.S: €17.90
  • Availability: from Q4/2019

MAGURA MT eSTOP brake models

The MT5 eSTOP and MT4 eSTOP rely entirely on components optimized for e-bikes. Both models are based on MT series and are said to provide even greater braking force and stability thanks to the SPORT brake pads and the MDR-C or MDR-P rotors. MAGURA offers two models, one with 2 pistons (MT4 eSTOP) and the other with powerful 4-piston brake calipers (MT5 eSTOP). MAGURA also offers eSTOP upgrade kits for current MAGURA MT models. These kits start at € 44 and consist of SPORT brake pads and MDR-P or MDR-C
rotors.

  • MT5 eSTOP E-MTB: €114.90
  • MT4 eSTOP E-City / E-Trekking: €94.90
  • Availability: from Q4/2019

For more info head to magura.com

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Words: Robin Schmitt Photos: MAGURA

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Robin Schmitt

Robin is one of the two founders of 41 Publishing, a visionary and go-getter. While he now enjoys every second on the bike – whenever his busy schedule allows – he used to race against the clock at enduro events and a few Downhill World Cups. Besides that, Robin practises kung fu and Zen meditation, plays the cello or with his dog (which actually belongs to his girlfriend), travels abroad and still reviews numerous bikes himself. Progressive ideas, new projects and major challenges – Robin loves exploring undiscovered potential and getting to the bottom of new trends.