Magura MT7 HC Disc Brake

With a clearly defined bite point and immense power that is easily modulated by a one-finger lever, it's no wonder the MT7 HC Disc Brake from Magura is the first choice among gravity orientated riders.

The aluminium, one-finger brake lever with toolless adjustment and the adjustable bite point provide the necessary ergonomics for perfect brake control, even in difficult terrain and on long downhill runs.

Specification:

Master Cylinder Material: Carbotecture® SL
Lever Blade Material: Hollow Aluminium
Caliper Material: Aluminium
Brake Fluid: Royal Blood
EBT: Yes
BAT/TPA: Yes - tool-free
Banjo Fitting: Yes
Reach Adjust: Yes - tool-free
Flip-Flop: Yes
Shift Mix: Yes
Remote Mix: Yes
Recommended Rotor: Storm HC
Lever Blade: One-finger HC lever
Hose: Magura disc tube
eBike Switch: No
Mounting: PM/IS

About Disc Brakes

Bicycle disc brakes consist of a metal disc attached to the wheel hub that rotates with the wheel. Brake calipers are attached to the frame or fork along with pads that squeeze together on the disc. The way it is attached to the bike will be either by IS (International Standard) which has two holes facing the disc or Post Mount, which has threads going into the fork. Disc brakes have been successfully used on motorbikes for decades, and are the principal choice there. The primary benefit of disc brakes is that they perform equally well in all conditions including water, mud and snow. This is due to their position closer to the hub and away from the ground and possible contaminants like water, which can coat and freeze on the rim in colder temperatures. The pads are usually made from metal sinters or an organic compound instead of rubber. Water acts as a lubricant to rubber but not metal, therefore disc brakes maintain their stopping power in wet conditions. They also avoid the problem that rim brakes have of wearing out the wheel rims, especially in muddy conditions, as well as the requirement that the rim be straight. Disc brakes offer improved modulation of braking power and generally require less finger effort to achieve the same braking power. The advantages of discs make them well-suited to steep, extended downhills through wet and muddy off-road terrain, common in freeride bicycle riding.

About the Magura brand

Established in 1893. Magura have lead the way in hydraulic disc brake technology. They were the first company to produce a hydraulic rim brake with the HS33 and the first company to use a cast single piece caliper, the Gustav M which is now 10 years old and has been used by legends such as Tomac, Palmer and the modern brakes are being used by the likes of Liam Killeen and Tyler "Super T" Klassen. For 2007 Magura have introduced a completely new range of forks featuring a dual arch and the Maxle on their freeride fork.