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Magura Louise Elite
July 10, 2025from Michael Faiss

ComponentsTests

Magura Louise Elite in review: Price-performance anchor for the mid-range E-MTB?

Components / Test: With the relaunch of a legendary name, Magura aims to redefine the segment of affordable four-piston brakes. We put the new Magura Louise Elite through the wringer on an e-mountain bike to find out if the combination of crisp pressure point, plastic technology, and high durability works. Anyone who's been in the mountain bike world for a while... read more

July 10, 2025from Michael Faiss
March 27, 2025from Christian Ettl

GeneralComponentsTests

Sram expands its MTB brake line-up: The new Sram Motive in the first test

Sram Motive stops properly! Sram surprised everyone last year with the Maven. Not long before that, the DB8 arrived. It was communicated rather cautiously; it was simply there. Understandable from today's perspective, but in our eyes, it was a test balloon for a new braking medium—at least new for Sram. It was a first for Sram to use mineral oil instead of... read more

March 27, 2025from Christian Ettl
July 19, 2024from Andrew Waldera

Product news

New disc brake for E-MTBs as well as gravity and SUV mountain bikes: Magura GUSTAV-PRO

Product news: With the new GUSTAV PRO, Magura offers a new disc brake specifically for e-MTBs, as well as gravity and SUV mountain bikes. With thicker brake rotors and a higher pad volume, the new Magura is designed to ensure consistent performance from the peak to the valley. What exactly is the new model all about and why installation is particularly important... read more

July 19, 2024from Andrew Waldera
September 7, 2021from Andrew Waldera

Product news

MaguraCT: New disc brake for city, all-road and MTB

Product news: With the Magura CT, the Swabian brake specialist presents a new disc brake for city, all-road, and light mountain bike use. The model's high level of ease of maintenance is intended to appeal particularly to commuters and recreational riders. In combination with the "MAGURA E-Bike optimized" components, the brake can also be adapted for e-bike use... read more

September 7, 2021from Andrew Waldera
28 October 2020from the editorial office

Product news

Hayes Dominion T2: Revised cross-country brakes

Product News/Components: The limited edition Hayes Dominion T2 is designed to offer the same high performance, sensitivity, and reliability that the Dominion has already achieved. And all this in its lightest chassis yet. Equipped with a Reynolds-developed carbon fiber lever, titanium hardware, a composite reservoir cap, and pads with... read more

28 October 2020from the editorial office
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