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M T B — G R AV I T Y
TOBIAS WOGGON
IN KAMCHATKA
THE FAVOURITE BIKE SPOTS
OF MAGURA EMPLOYEES
GETTING YOUR BIKE
OUT OF HIBERNATION
MAGURA
STORIES
RACE SUPPORT
No. 2/2021
WHAT'S
INSIDE
04 LIMITED EDITION
MT RACELINE
TOBIAS WOGGON
IN KAMCHATKA 06
14 THE FAVOURITE BIKE SPOTS
OF MAGURA EMPLOYEES
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GETTING YOUR BIKE
OUT OF HIBERNATION 20
26 SERVICE TIP:
MOBILIZE YOUR PISTONS
TWO QUESTIONS
FOR BERND KÄSTLE 28
30 MAGURA
RACE SUPPORT
THE PERFECT START TO
YOUR DAY AT THE BIKEPARK 34
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KAM
CHA
TKA
TO U R D U N O R D
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A travel report by team rider Tobias Woggon and
photographer Philip Ruopp.
There was no question in my mind: I wanted to travel
to Kamchatka. More specifically: I wanted to travel
to the Klyuchevskaya Sopka plateau. I wanted to
see the sun rise from behind the Tolbachik volcano
and I wanted to bike down the mountain against this
breathtaking backdrop. This was my dream and I was
going to make it a reality no matter how complicated
it would be to get there. And complicated was an
understatement, as Philip and I soon realized when
we set about planning the journey.
First of all, we needed a Russian visa. Foreigners
cannot simply enter the country on a whim – we
needed an official invitation from a local.
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A FAMILY OF ORCAS ACCOMPANIED FOR A WHILE IN THE BERING SEA.
BIKEADVENTUR
ADVENTUREBIK
FIRST TEST RIDE IN
RUSSIAN LAVA SAND.
BIKEADVENTUR
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THE 12 HOUR DRIVE IN
THE KAMAZ WAS MORE
LIKE A VOYAGE OVER A
STORMY SEA.
AFTER DAYS OF WAITING THERE'S STILL
NO VOLCANOE IN SIGHT.
For lack of a better option, we transferred money to After spending almost two weeks in Kamchatka visi-
a Russian travel agency which claimed to organize ting nearby volcanoes and sailing around the Bering
these invitations. We were sceptical at first, but we Sea in a catamaran, we set off from Petropavlovsk
did indeed end up receiving an invitation and our visa in a Kamaz, a gigantic Russian off-road truck with a
application was successful. Now there was nothing passenger cabin, and headed north.
standing in the way of our trip.
The most important item on our agenda was the trip
We finally began our journey east at the end of to Tolbachik, a picturesque yet imposing 3,682 metre
August. We first flew from Stuttgart to Moscow, high volcano in the north of the country which was to
where we wanted to spend a few days exploring the be the crowning glory of our trip. I simply had to see
city before flying further east. As far east as we could. the sun rise from behind this mountain! This was the
This meant embarking on the longest domestic flight dream that had taken root within me while resear-
in the world – from Moscow to Petropavlovsk. ching the journey.
After eight hours in the air – most of which I spent However, during the last days of the trip, the weather
asleep due to the soporific effects of the grizzled on the plateau was so bad that it would have been
Russian dialogue in the in-flight films – the plane pointless to make the long trek just to stand at the
reached its destination. Even from the plane, it was foot of Tolbachik, not see anything and probably be
clear that this was a whole new world entirely. snowed in for good measure. Even without taking
weather concerns into consideration, the trek was
never going to be a walk in the park.
By this time, it was mid-September and the weather the following day looked promising. The aim was to
was getting tangibly colder and more unpredictable. climb a volcano near our camp, where we hoped to
We got incredibly lucky when a spell of good weather have a good view of Tolbachik. Although carrying the
was predicted for the next few days. Deciding to make bike would make hiking the trail difficult, it wouldn’t
the most of the opportunity, we set off for Tolbachik. be impossible. Filled with hope, we went to bed early
so as to be able to be on our way well before sunrise
We would have to spend over one week in the area the following day. The sky was still filled with stars
around the volcano – hours away from the next as we packed our things together and set off in the
supermarket and even further away from the nearest direction of the volcano.
hotel. This was an undertaking which required a lot of
planning. Only some of our guides had been this far The ascent was hard work with the bike on my back
up in the mountains before, so they were almost as and the path led us over rough terrain, illuminated
excited as we were. only by the light of our headlamps. At some point,
we were able to make out the snow-covered outline
Before setting off, Alex, our head guide, was certain of Tolbachik in the dawn. White and majestic, the
that we would need eight hours to get to the first conical volcano towered over the black landscape of
campsite. However, we had learned how to interpret hardened lava. Seeing it, we knew why we had made
his statements based on previous trips, and knew the long journey to the east of Russia. We reached
that we should add at least one third to his estima- the vantage point on the summit of our volcano just
tions. And that’s on a good day. before sunrise and could already tell where the sun
would rise from behind Tolbachik.
Several hours later, the forest began to thin out and
we were able to catch our first glimpses of the lava
fields through the trees. These were remnants of one
of the volcano’s last big eruptions in 1976, where lava
had carved a path deep into the forests below.
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BEFORE HEADING DOWN YOU HAVE TO GET UP.
Another hour later, we found ourselves standing in
the middle of one of these lava fields, surrounded by
dead, gnarled trees. These had simply been desic-
cated in the hot wind that blew down into the valley
during an eruption, and now served as attachments
to which we fixed our tents. We camped there for
three days, with the weather refusing to cooperate.
Either it poured with rain or it was so foggy that we
couldn’t see the volcanoes around us.
Alex used his satellite phone to call Petropavlovsk
every evening to check the latest weather forecast.
Finally, we received some good news: the forecast for/11 STUNNING SCENERY TO TAKE YOUR BREATH AWAY WHILE BIKING.
THE GOAL OF THE "TOUR DU NORD" - MOUNTAINBIKING IN FRONT
OF THE BUBBLING VOLCANOES OF KAMCHATKA.
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It was unbelievable – exactly the moment I had been
dreaming of. The moment I had been telling Philip
NORD
about the whole time and which I had used to lure him
here had come. Months of preparation, bureaucracy,
setbacks and, of course, the strains of travel, the
cold nights in a tent and the long days in the spartan
Kamaz: we had endured it all and now we were finally
here, standing on the edge of the vast lava desert with
a view of Tolbachik on one side and a view of the far-off
Pacific Ocean on the other, with nothing but countless
kilometres of wilderness between them. There were
only a few more minutes to wait until we experienced
TOBIS SETUP
the majestic sunrise and I would have the pleasure of
biking against this incredible backdrop.
Until that morning, it wasn’t even clear if we would
ever manage to see the mountain at sunrise. And MT7 RACELINE € 479,80 RRP
suddenly, after almost four weeks of travelling, we
stood there in the knowledge that we had reached our STORM HC € 30,00 RRP
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goal. We paused for a brief moment to take it all in.
Then, the first rays of sunlight peeked over the horizon
and it was time for me to get on my bike.
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M A G U R A E M P LOY E
T H E I R TO
SALZBURGER LAND
ST. MICHAEL LUNGAUEL TIPS
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UMMER
EES RECOMMEND
O P S P OT SFROM A LEISURELY CYCLING TRIP TO A GRAVITY
MOUNTAIN BIKING WEEKEND AT THE BIKE
PARK: FOUR MAGURA EMPLOYEES SHARE THEIR
FAVOURITE HOLIDAY DESTINATIONS.
MARTINA CLASS (MANAGING DIRECTOR, MAGURA BOSCH PARTS & SERVICES)
THE EXPLORER
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“There’s no better way to explore a region than by bike. On foot, you can
HOLIDAY often only do small tours, but with a bike, you can discover an entire
DESTINATION: region! The Salzburger Lungau is my favourite destination for biking
Salzburger Land, holidays.
St. Michael im
Lungau Home to a large number of museums, castles and exceptional moun-
tain scenery, it has everything I need for a relaxing holiday. Schloss
BEST BIKE FOR Moosham, a historic castle perched high above the Mur Valley, is a
THE REGION: particular highlight. From here, you can enjoy a great view over the
Comfortable valley and the neighbouring mountains – the Carinthian-Styrian Alps.
touring bike
What’s more, the region receives more hours of sunshine than anyw-
BRAKES: here else in Austria, meaning that there is almost always perfect
MT TRAIL SPORT cycling weather. Combined with the large number of flat valley floors,
this makes it the ideal location for bike tours with the whole family. The
RECOMMENDED exceptionally well-developed bike trails make route planning a breeze.
REST STOP:
Café Mandl in A culinary highlight of every holiday is a rest stop at Café Mandl. In
St. Michael addition to its delicious Sachertorte, this rare gem in the middle of
St. Michael also offers the perfect souvenir to take home in the form of
its traditional chocolates.”FABIAN WURSTER (PRODUCT MANAGER)
THE FAMILY MAN
“With two active kids in tow, my holiday has to provide one thing in
particular – entertainment. Sölden is perfect for this! With a range of
HOLIDAY different trails and fantastic practice courses, the region has everyt-
DESTINATION: hing we could possibly need. My sons can fine-tune their techniques on
Bike Republic Sölden, safe tracks or push themselves to the limit on the pump track without
Austria putting themselves at too much risk in the mountains.
BEST BIKE FOR What’s more, you can collect stamps for each of the great trails in the
THE REGION: region that you complete – an added incentive to get out and about. You
Trail bike or even receive a small gift if you have collected enough trail visa stamps
enduro bike in your passport by the end of the holiday. This is perfect for keeping the
kids (and the parents) entertained and eager to keep exploring.
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BRAKES:
MT7 RACELINE Combined with the Ötztal Premium Card that you receive when staying
in selected accommodations, we never run out of things to do as a
RECOMMENDED family. The free entry to swimming lakes, outdoor pools and archaeo-
REST STOP: logical open air park Ötzi Village that is included with the card adds the
The Werkstatt perfect finishing touch to any family holiday.
restaurant in Sölden
At the end of all these action-packed days, we often end up in the Werk-
statt restaurant. This is the best place to go for a burger and chips and
it’s a sure-fire way to make the smiles on your kids’ faces even bigger!”ANNA MAYER (MARKETING MANAGER)
THE TRAILBLAZER
“The ‘3-Country Enduro Trails’ surrounding the town of Nauders in the
Reschen Pass is a paradise for lovers of single trails like me. I love
driving to Reschen in my converted camper van, parking in the car
HOLIDAY park for the valley station of the Schöneben cable car (you are allowed
DESTINATION: to park there, with access to sanitary facilities, for a small fee), and
3-Country Enduro simply enjoying the magnificent view over Lake Reschen. For me, it’s
Trails at Reschen Pass the perfect start to any weekend.
BEST BIKE FOR The biking area surrounding Reschen offers a mixture of very challen-
THE REGION: ging natural trails and well-designed flow trails. I’m a big fan of the
Trail bike or ‘Bunker Trail’ in particular – it starts at the top station of the Berg-
enduro bike kastell ski lift and flows gently downhill, passing the legendary Stieralm
restaurant before becoming increasingly challenging and ending on the
BRAKES: banks of Lake Reschen. On the way, you also pass the imposing anti-
MT7 RACELINE tank barriers on the border between Austria and Italy and can enjoy a
breathtaking view of Lake Reschen.
RECOMMENDED
REST STOP: If you’re looking to reward yourself in the evening after a hard day in the
Aktiv Hotel Edelweiss saddle, you should go to head chef Reini in the Aktiv Hotel Edelweiss
in Reschen and treat yourself to a 4-course meal and the exceptional appetizer
buffet. Just be sure to book a table in advance!”
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OSKAR GLÜCK (DEVELOPER)
THE GRAVITY PILOT
“When it comes to finding the best bike park, it’s not about how big it is,
but about finding a good mix between size and proximity. You can get to
HOLIDAY the Bikepark Brandnertal from the Stuttgart region in less than three
DESTINATION: hours, making it a great starting point even for short weekend trips.
Bikepark Brand- Even the best bike park in the world isn’t worth it if I lose eight hours of
nertal valuable time on the road just getting there.
BEST BIKE FOR Quick to get to, this park offers a fantastic mix of flow trails, jump lines
THE REGION: and an irregular downhill track riddled with roots – “Tschack Norris”.
Freeride bike or It’s a place where you can really hone your skills, test new parts and
downhill bike just have fun.
BRAKES: I can’t recommend a good restaurant, because the car park by the
MT7 gondola lift is simply the place to be after a day at the bike park. In the
evenings, the entire car park is usually filled with like-minded people.
RECOMMENDED For me, a barbecue and a well-earned beer are the perfect way to round
REST STOP: off the day with great people. You can basically slide off your bike and
Your own barbecue into a camping chair.
in the car park
By the next morning, the gravel under your tent is so uncomfortable
that it’s impossible to sleep in. It’s the perfect way to ensure that you
don’t miss the first lift ride of the day and making sure you don’t waste
a single second of biking!”SPRING CHEC
GETTING YOUR BIKE OUT OF HIBERNATION!
The trails are free of snow again and warm tempe-
ratures are inviting you to venture out on your first
ride. It’s springtime! Wait! Before you start, make
sure you give your components a spring check-up.
Here are the most important tips!
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READY BE READY BE READ
DY BE READY BE READY BE
TIP 1: AIR PRESSURE CHECK:
TIRES, SUSPENSION ELEMENTS
& SEATPOST
Anything under pressure can lose a little
air over time. First check your tires for
sufficient air and for any damage – also
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check to see if they’re in a porous
condition. Nothing is more unnecessary
than ending a tour early due to old
worn-out tires. If you have a tubeless
set-up, you should also check the sealant
(sealing milk) in your tires. The milk may
have dried out due to the long period of
standing during the winter, so you might
have to renew it. Also check your rim,
axle and spokes for damage and correct
tension. The next step is to check your
suspension, clean out the air-valves and
check for correct air-pressure & sag
(negative travel).
Professional tip: Save your suspension
setting in a note on your smartphone – then
you’ll always have it at hand and won’t have
to redetermine it time after time.DY
READY
TIP 2: DRIVE CHECK
Before you start cleaning your chain, you should
check it for wear. With a chain gauge, you can
check in seconds whether your chain is already so
elongated that you should replace it. In the case
of a chain, always remember this: renew it sooner
rather than later! A chain that is severely elongated
accelerates the wear of the chainring and cartridge
enormously, and this can get really expensive.
If the chain is in order and has been cleaned, you
should now check the cartridge, chainrings and the
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gears. Are all the gears running cleanly? If not, the
gear shift cable and outer casing may not be in the
best condition, or the tension of your rear gear shift
may need to be increased.
TIP 3: BRAKE CHECK
First, with the bike stationary, check that the brake has a working and sufficient
bite point. Then check the friction surfaces – the brake pad and rotor. Check
both of them for wear and dirt. Dirty or glazed components degrade perfor-
mance and can cause noise due to vibration. The MAGURA transport device will
help you to check the pad. Finish by riding a short distance and braking a few
times to remove dirt and deposits from the components. GO TO MAXIMIZE
Now do a visual check to make sure that all the pistons of your brake caliper YOUR BRAKE GUIDE.
extend evenly and mobilize them if necessary. See how to do this on page 26 of
this magazine.
If you’re still not satisfied with the performance of your brakes after the brake
test and test ride, you can carry out more maintenance steps. The handy
MAGURA “Maximize Your Brake Performance Guide” has much more on this.READY BE READY BE READ
DY BE READY BE READY BE
TIP 4: SCREW CHECK
The fourth step is to check all the screws for the
torque specified by the manufacturer. A torque tool
is especially recommended for high-quality carbon
parts to avoid damaging them – because, as you
know, the next stage after “tight” is “off”. In this
step, also check your headset and, if necessary, your
crank or inner bearing for free running.
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TIP 5: MAINTENANCE FOR
THE SUSPENSION ELEMENTS
(OPTIONAL)
Depending on the bike’s usage and the
manufacturer, a lubricant service and
a thorough check of your suspension
elements is also recommended. Check
all the dust seals and renew the internal
lubricating oil if necessary. For detailed
information on recommended mainte-
nance, please refer to the manufacturer’s
instructions and the corresponding
operating manuals.
For the MAGURA VYRON eLECT dropper
seatpost, we recommend an annual
interval service.DY
READY
TIP 6: A CHECK OF THE E-BIKE
COMPONENTS (OPTIONAL)
E-bike batteries are basically mainte-
nance-free. However, occasional cleaning
and a light greasing of the connector
poles is nevertheless recommended. Use
a cloth for cleaning and do not expose
the battery to a strong jet of water. If the
outside temperatures drop sharply again
in spring, you should store the battery in
a room at around 20 degrees Celsius to
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boost its service life.
If necessary, have a software update
carried out by the dealer (if recom-
mended by the manufacturer).
SAFETY ADVICE:
ONLY CARRY OUT WORK ON YOUR BIKE YOURSELF IF YOU FEEL CONFIDENT ENOUGH TO
DO SO AND YOU ALREADY HAVE EXPERIENCE IN MAINTAINING YOUR BIKE. ALWAYS BEAR
IN MIND THAT A LOT OF WORK ON THE BIKE CAN BE SAFETY-RELEVANT, SO IT’S BETTER
TO HAVE THE CHECK CARRIED OUT BY A SPECIALIST DEALER!/26
M O B I L I Z I N G T H E P I S TO N S
IN 4 STEPS
For: experienced bike mechanics
Your brake is dragging and the brake pistons aren’t pushing Tools you’ll need:
out evenly? This is usually caused by dried out sealing rings a Torx T25, a torque tool, a
and slightly seized brake pistons. Here’s how to remobilize the strong rubber band (or an
pistons of your disc brake in a few easy steps and get the best assistant), worn brake pads
performance out of them. (optional)
1 — First loosen the mounting
screw of the caliper slightly until the
caliper can be moved freely to the
side. During the process, fix the lever
blade in the actuated position with
a rubber band or ask an assistant to
actuate it.
Tip: Use optional worn pads to
increase piston movement – this will
increase the degree of mobilization.
2 — Press the caliper sideways
against the rotor until the piston in
question is fully retracted. Repeat
the process several times on both
sides.
TIPPPPP P
SERVICE TIPP3 — After doing this a few times,
check whether both pistons
are extending more evenly and
continue the procedure if neces-
sary. In most cases, you’ll notice
a positive effect after only a few
‘piston sessions’.
4 — Align the caliper centrally
over the rotor and fix it.
Important: Maximum 6 Nm
tightening torque.
Finally, check the brake for
safe operation.
MAGURA Tech Videos: Watch our tech videos to learn
how to achieve optimal performance.
PPP SERVICE
PPPPPPPPP
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TIME
T W O Q U E S T I O N S FO R B E R N D K Ä S T L E
Ask us your questions on
the MAGURA Facebook or
Instagram channels.
MY BRAKE’S MAKING In most cases, this short maintenance job
will be sufficient for a noticeable increase
NOISES. WHAT CAN I DO? in performance. However, if these basic
steps do not lead to the desired effect, you
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should check other components of your
Disc brake noises and vibrations can have bike besides the brake and also check your
various causes. As a first step, you should brake setup. Under certain circumstances,
always check the assembly and mainte- rotors that are too small can also become
nance of your brake. Are all the connections noisy if they overheat.
tightened to the correct torque and are Detailed tips on how to improve the perfor-
they correctly mounted? Does the rotor run mance of your brake and how to eliminate
correctly aligned to the brake caliper in both noises can be found in the handy MAGURA
directions and is the rotor centred? Does “Maximize Your Brake Performance Guide”.
the adapter fit the rotor and the mounting?
When you’ve checked the assembly, the
second step is to check the friction surfaces
for contamination or damage – the rotor and
brake pad.
YOU CAN FIND DETAILED TIPS IN THE
MAXIMIZE YOUR BRAKE GUIDE.NATIONALITY:
Swabian
(south-western Germany)
WITH MAGURA:
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CATCH BERND KÄSTLE IN ACTION
IN THE MAGURA TECH VIDEOS.
Bernd Kästle is known among his colleagues as a know, then nobody knows it. Here he answers some
walking MAGURA encyclopaedia. He’s had his hand of the most frequent questions from our social
in every MAGURA project, from the first Hydro-Stop media chat.
to the MAGURA MT. If there’s something he doesn’t
ARE THE CALIPERS OF THE piston retraction inside the caliper. This
makes the MT5 easier to adjust to avoid
MT5 AND MT7 REALLY friction, but it doesn’t feel as though it has
the same bite as the MT7.
DIFFERENT? IF SO, WHAT’S With its higher transmission ratio in the
brake master, the MT7 offers an overall
THE DIFFERENCE? higher braking force and a more direct
braking feel. The higher transmission ratio
also makes the pressure point of the MT7
The difference between the MT5 and MT7 feel slightly softer than that of the MT5.
is in the details. Not only the brake master
transmission ratio is different, the brake Important: We recommend that you do not
calipers also differ in their detail. interchange MT5 and MT7 parts, because
If you look closely, you can see a larger air they are individually matched.
gap between the rotor and the brake pad
on the MT5. The reason for this is anotherMARCO FRÖBE IS THE HEART AND MUSCLES OF THE MAGURA RACE SUPPORT.
ALWAYS DRIVING
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MARCO CAN ANSWER ALL YOUR QUESTIONS.RACE
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FO R E V E R YO N E .
Back at the beginning of the MAGURA era in the cup stars like Loïc Bruni sometimes go over the limit
early 1900s, company founder Gustav Magenwirth and crashes can happen. When defects occur, it is
drove the workshop truck, the forerunner of today’s often MAGURA Race Support that lends a hand to
Racetruck, from event to event to support riders support the teams.
and gain valuable feedback about the motorbike
products of the time. Today, MAGURA offers profes- Marco changes bent rotors in seconds and in
sional support with Race Support at national races extreme cases he always has pre-filled brakes ready
and world cups throughout Europe. to change. For the perfect braking feeling, Marco
always has all the MAGURA lever blades ready for
Marco Fröbe has represented MAGURA in the world testing and he also helps with recommendations for
cup circus for many years. It is not unusual for Marco individual setups.
to make more than 20 weekend appearances at nati-
onal and international mountain bike competitions If you ask Marco what his job is, he usually finds it
and events during the season. hard to pick out just one. With over 30,000 kilome-
tres driven every year, you could call him a trucker, a
In the summer months, the MAGURA Racetruck is spanner king or a helper in need.
virtually his home on wheels. Thanks to the truck,
he’s as mobile as possible, and he still has all the The next moment he’ll be in the role of a link between
parts he needs as a MAGURA racer. His workshop developers and athletes to make MAGURA products
consists of tents, assembly stands and a workbench, even better. He’s particularly proud of the develop-
and the shelves in the vehicle are his spare parts ment of the HC LOIC BRUNI World Champion lever
store. blade, the result of close cooperation between
athletes and the MAGURA team.
Things often get hectic during training and qualifica-
tion sessions. Fighting for every second, even world
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PURE
POWER
T H R E E M E A L S FO R A P E R F E CT
D AY O N T H E B I K E
Many bikers know everything about their perfect bike
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setup, but do they know how to eat correctly before and
during a trip? Mountain biker Jasper Jauch and TV star chef
Andi Schweiger show you how it’s done!
Your blood sugar level drops too low on the second uphill trail
or you suffer a “food coma” after eating the curried sausage
THIS LINK WILL ALSO GIVE YOU RECIPES
FOR THE PERFECT LUNCH AND DINNER.
with chips in the bike park? The wrong food can quickly curtail
the longed-for weekend ride. True to the MAGURA motto
#whostopsyou, ex-downhill pro Jasper Jauch and star chef
Andi Schweiger from the VOX Küchenschlacht (German TV
cooking show) have teamed up to give you three simple dishes.
Each of the meals is optimally adapted to a rider’s require-
ments for a long day on the bike.
Let’s start with the perfect MTB breakfast – prepared in just
three minutes!
To start the day, high-quality carbohydrates offer you a great
foundation for the challenges on your bike. A wholemeal bread
with long-chain carbohydrates will give you lasting power for
hours and will help you much better than white toast. High-
quality proteins and fats provide your body with all the ingre-
dients it needs and also enable you to regenerate in the best
possible way after hard exercise.MTB BREAKFAST:
WHOLEMEAL BREAD WITH
HERB CURD CHEESE AND
MOUNTAIN CHEESE
4 slices wholemeal bread
2 tbsp. various chopped herbs
(chives, parsley, basil, etc.)
200 g curd
2 tsp. high-quality oil
(linseed oil, hemp oil, etc.)
4 slices of mountain cheese
1 avocado (ready-to-eat)
1-2 tomatoes
1 small cucumber
1 pointed pepper
2 eggs
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1 tsp white vinegar
THE OPTIMAL BASIS FOR THE UPCOMING 1 salt, ground pepper
CHALLENGES ON THE BIKE.
BIKEBREAKFASTBMAGURA
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CITY — TREKKING
MOBILITY CHANGE – NOW!
#MOREROOMFORBIKES
HS BRAKES
LIFE WITHOUT A CAR –
MADE IN GERMANY
THE BEST CARGO BIKES
HS BRAKES
STORIES
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HS BRAKES –
MADE IN GERMANY
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TH E BEST CARGO BIKES/4
MAGURA HS –
T H E CA R E F R E E B R A K E
„MADE IN GERMANY“
When a technology stays almost unchanged for 30
years, it’s either very simple – or simply ingenious.
What makes the MAGURA HS the most popular
carefree brake for everyday cyclists and even those
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who cycle around the world? We reveal the secret
with a look into the German production.
In 2018 the MAGURA HS brakes celebrated their
30th birthday, celebrating the fact that in this time
millions of them had gone out around the world.
All the models are Made in Germany. It’s a German
success story that can probably only be compared
to the VW Beetle. Although rim brakes are often
believed to be underdogs compared to disc brakes,
sales figures have been rising steadily for years. In
independent tests, the braking performance of the
hydraulic rim brake even beats many entry-level
and mid-range disc brakes. At the same time, it’s
ingeniously simple and virtually maintenance-free. If
you’re looking for a safe and carefree brake, look no
further than the MAGURA HS. For countless bicycle
manufacturers, it’s still an important component for
reliable and attractively priced bicycle concepts.MAGURA HS
THE CAREFREE BRAKE
So what is it that makes HS brakes so safe and re-
liable? One success factor can be found in MAGURA’s
own plastics plant in the Swabian Alb region.
MAGURA has long stood for the highest quality, not
only in the motorbike and bicycle industry, but also
in plastics manufacturing. Automotive suppliers
and renowned manufacturers such as BMW swear
by our Bad Urach expertise. Nowadays, more than
half of the plastics production goes to external
customers. MAGURA is the architect of its own
building materials. No other manufacturer can
realize the innovative materials and processes the
company has produced, especially for the MAGURA
MT and HS products. Here’s how the basic material
Carbotecture® was born – the name is a combina-
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tion of carbon and architecture. A look at the produc-
tion explains the origin of the name: during the
processing of the raw granulate, high-tech polymers
and carbon or glass fibres are aligned in several
complex processes to match predicted loads and
thus transformed into Carbotecture®. Carbotecture®
is a dream material, but only thanks to sophisticated
machinery and processes. All the injection moulding
tools used are innovative in-house developments
from MAGURA. Huge apparatuses use these tools
to form the MAGURA brake masters and pistons
under immensely high injection pressure (from
500 to 1500 bar).AUTOMATED
INJECTION-MOULDING
PRODUCTION THE MAGURA
HS BRAKE MASTER.
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THE MAGURA PLASTICS PRODUCTION ON THE SWABIAN ALB./8
Hollow spaces, channels, threads and the smooth
surfaces of the piston chambers are automatically
integrated into the injection process to dispense with
any error-prone reworking processes.
The injection-moulded MAGURA components
made of Carbotecture® offer significant advantages
compared to the classic lightweight material alumi-
nium: both materials have identical tensile and
breaking strengths – but MAGURA Carbotecture®
brake masters are 50% lighter; they only weigh
half as much! In addition, the enormous reduction
in processing steps the quality and uniformity of all
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parts together with an extremely low error rate
all results in the low maintenance of the MAGURA
HS range. The HS brake master body, including
openings and cavities, is created in just one process,
whereas several steps would be needed to create
a comparable component made of aluminium. The
critical piston chambers cannot be realized in alumi-
nium without intensive post-processing, which is
significantly more complex and consequently more
error-prone.
The individual Carbotecture® master becomes
a complete brake not far from MAGURA’s plas-
tics production facility. Whereas there are often
hundreds of nautical miles between the production
steps of competitors in the course of globalization,
at MAGURA it’s just a stone’s throw of less than
5 kilometres. This close proximity to the German
production site immensely facilitates the agility
of the processes and also helps to drive further
developments. At peak times, it’s not uncommon for
less than 48 hours to pass between the moulding of
the master and the finished assembly.
To maintain this advantage in speed, everything in
MAGURA’s production is automated to match the
latest, cutting-edge knowledge. All the necessary
parts lie in wait in huge high racks, waiting to be used
in one of the production lines in the “supermarket
system”. Finished products are usually shipped to
the customer after a maximum of only three working
days. The production of bicycle models and compo-
nents is closely coordinated to reduce warehousing
and costs.
In the assembly area of brake production, the
highest level of cleanliness prevails, to avoid impai-
ring the sensitive hydraulic production. Ventilation
THE ADAPTERS ARE
AUTOMATICALY FITTED TO systems create a permanent overpressure, drawing
THE SLAVE CYLINDERS. particles onto the floor. Dust and dirt are not blownSUPERMARKET SYSTEM: THE COMPONENTS ARE STORED
HERE BEFORE THEIR USE IN PRODUCTION.
INGENIOUSLY SIMPLE
SIMPLY INGENIOUS
/10READY TO BE FILLED
WITH ROYAL BLOOD.
in when doors are opened, they are always blown
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out. Employees wear tested and lint-free clothing or
coats.
A MAGURA HS11 brake consists of 46 parts.
The slave cylinder has continued to exist almost
unchanged over the years, whereas the master
and mounting plates have been continuously deve-
loped, but without losing their basic design. This
simple construction with solid parts makes a telling
contribution to the maintenance free qualities of the
brake. Anyone who had an HS brake mounted twenty
years ago will still know how to operate and maintain
the latest generation.
The assembly of the HS starts with the manual or
semi-automated assembly of the individual parts.
Each work step is checked several times to ensure
the highest quality – for example, instead of normal
screwdrivers, we use highly complex torque tools
that check the screw angle and position as well
as the torque. It’s not uncommon for a tool of this
kind to cost more than €50,000. However, the heart
of the assembly is definitely the automatic filling
procedure and subsequent leak test for each indi-
vidual MAGURA HS brake. The MAGURA developers
are particularly proud of this procedure: Before
the filling process takes place, each brake is auto-
matically checked for leaks with positive and nega-
tive pressure, then filled and completely checked
once again. Everything is fully automated and has
been continuously perfected over three decades.
Thanks to the closed hydraulic system of the HS,
this is usually the only filling operation in its entire
lifetime. Apart from brake pad replacement, regular
maintenance of the HS is not necessary, even over
many years.
It’s the interaction of all the processes and compo-
nents that gives the MAGURA HS its accurate nick-
name – the “Carefree Brake”. Its simple!/12
S E R V I C E -T I P: See the tech video
of how to mount the
HS brake here.
A DJ U S T I N G T H E H S
B R A K E P E R F E CT LY
For: experienced bike mechanics
Note: MAGURA HS brakes are available with be found on magura.com. The following focuses on
different mounting standards, including EasyMount, the adjustment of a brake with EVO2. The instruc-
EVO2 and HSi. Please note the specific assembly tions for EasyMount brakes can be found here. →
steps and the correct torque of the screw connec-
tions. A detailed video of the initial installation can
EVO2 MOUNT: The brake cylinder moves freely in the bracket and offers flexible clamping for alignment to the rim.
1 — First check that your wheel 2 — Reset the pad wear adjustment
is free of bearing play, that it is screw (TPA) so that it can compensate
correctly centred and that it is fixed for pad wear in the future. If the lever
centrally in the frame or fork by has play in this setting, there is air
the quick release or thru axle. If in the system and the brake must be
the wheel is running at an angle, bled. If possible, use only new brake
this will already cause rubbing. pads for the adjustment procedure.
Now clean the rim and check it for Loosen the adapter and socket screws
damage. or the quick release so that the brake
cylinders can move freely.
Special case HS22: Also reset the
lever reach adjustment, as it also
influences the brake pad.
v3 — Vertical adjustment: Move the 4 — Horizontal adjustment: When
brake cylinders completely back so you’ve determined the vertical
that the brake pads are fully retracted position, carefully pull the lever blade
into the housing. Then adjust the to adjust the horizontal distance to the
height of the brake cylinders by rim to between 0.5 and 1 mm.
moving the adapter up or down. The
brake pads should neither touch the
tyre nor be below the brake sidewall.
5 — Fixation: After finishing the 6 — Now repeat steps 3, 4 and 5 on
adjustment, you can fix the brake the left side. Make both adjustments
cylinders again. Tighten the lower again and fix the brake cylinder.
socket screw and the upper adapter
screw with a torque of max. 6 Nm (or
on the quick release) to the desired
pressure.
7 — Checking your adjustment: The 8 — Finally, adjust the brake as
brake should now be perfectly adjusted. desired by turning the pad wear
Check the adjustment by turning the adjuster.
wheel. If this is not the case, other
error sources can be checked. For this
purpose, scan the QR code with the
number 2.
Safety advice: Only carry out work on your bike yourself if you feel confident enough to do so and you already have experience in maintaining your bike.
Always bear in mind that a lot of work on the bike can be safety-relevant, so it’s better to have the check carried out by a specialist dealer!
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N E W I N F R A S T R U CT U R E
S O LU T I O N S A S M OT I VATO R S
S W I TC H TO T H E B I CY C L E
The pursuit of ecological sustainability, flexibility and, last but not least, the issues caused
by the Covid-19 pandemic are creating a general changeover in our society – from four
to two wheels. Nevertheless, there are hurdles that are inhibiting this changeover. In an
interview with the ADFC (German Bicycle Association), we shed light on how cycling can be
further promoted in Germany.
/1450 % of all car journeys in Germany are shorter than five kilometres and,
25 % are even shorter than two kilometres.
Urban planning in Germany stems from the times when politics and
planning were dominated by the car – and it’s still heavily oriented on
motor vehicles. Above all, there’s a lack of cycling networks and the
know-how to create them. The topic of cycling promotion is not preva-
lent in most municipalities and there’s too little pressure from science
and politics.
Let’s imagine we have a blank sheet of paper and the authorities have
allowed us to create a new city in accordance with our ideas. How could
people be persuaded to switch to cycling? With its project “InnoRAD”, the
ADFC has a selection of particularly successful, best practice examples
from international cycling promotion and presents how these approa-
ches can be applied in Germany. Melissa Gómez is the Transport Policy
Officer at the ADFC – and we asked her for an interview.
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MORE ROOM
FOR BIKES
In these Covid-19 times, the topic of cycling has
come more to the fore. Why are many cities under
pressure now?
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The pandemic has shown that cities are not crisis-
proof. At the beginning of the pandemic, many road
users switched to cars or bicycles and avoided public
transport to avoid contagion. The switch to cycling
brought the lack of cycling infrastructure into focus,
since many cities saw an increase in the number
of cyclists and especially ‘newbie’ cyclists, but the
cycling networks have not been developed accor-
dingly.
To discourage people from switching back to their
cars in the long term, the cycling infrastructure must
be made more attractive and it has to be adapted
to the perception of safety. Fortunately, the trans-
port turnaround, which has so far started timidly, is
gaining momentum thanks to the pandemic.
How can the cityscape be changed to promote
cycling?
It’s all about speed and safety. The infrastructure
must be of a certain quality for cyclists and it has to
make people feel safe. Cycle paths often run along-
side car traffic without a separating lane and dange-
rous situations often arise. This is why most cyclists
feel as if they’re not safe on their bikes.
The example of Paris shows that a restructuring of
the cycle path network can increase cycling traffic
enormously. A spatial separation of car and bicycle
traffic made the cyclists feel safer and uninterrupted
cycle routes facilitated their movement. Thanks
to this approach, the French capital increased the
number of cyclists by 50% in a short time! The use of
bicycles on the protected cycle paths even increased
by up to 138%.
In Germany, Berlin in particular is showing the right
approach to a transport turnaround with similar
concepts.Economic incentives for e-mobility are on everyo- During the pandemic phase, we also consider the
ne’s lips. Do you also see a need to promote bicycle cost for private bicycle leasing/rental bicycles be
use here? made available for people with low incomes would
make sense. Particularly in the case of cargo bikes
In order to reduce the commercial use of bicycles, we and e-bikes, it’s evident that they’re mainly bought
call on the government to introduce a reduced VAT and used by people with higher incomes.
rate from the current 7% on bicycle purchase and
bicycle-related services. The rates for commuter tax For care services, craftsmen, small businesses and
relief should also be higher for cyclists, public trans- cultural workers, commercial bicycle and cargo bike
port users and people who walk to work than those use should be promoted from a federal programme.
for car users.
/18With well-designed cycle paths and targeted funding,
the chances are good that the roads will remain less
busy and the air clean even after the Covid-19 crisis.
International examples are showing us the way!
Many thanks to our interview partner Melissa
Gómez, Transport Policy Officer at the ADFC.
You can find more on this
topic here:
/19of physical activity a day can be
enough to drastically reduce the risk
of cardiovascular disease, diabetes
of all journeys made by car are and other illnesses, according to the
shorter than 5 km and could be done WHO.
by bike. 25 % are even shorter than
2 km.
8 FA CT S TO
INFRA
THE THEME
On average, car drivers pay
between € 1 and € 3 (87 pence
and 2 pounds 61 pence) per
kilometre. Cyclists only pay
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around 10 cents (8.7 pence).
more cyclists. Paris was able to
record this enormous increase after
a targeted expansion of the cycle path
network.MONTHS
If you cycle regularly, you can
increase your life expectancy by
several months!
of all commuters are interested in commu-
ting by bike, but are also concerned about
the current cycling network.
CYCLING-
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ASTRUCTURE
of all greenhouse gas emissions
are caused by road traffic.
A car remains stationary for 98 % of the day
and takes up important space that cannot be
used for traffic.L I F E W I T H O U T A CA R –
FO U R C A R G O B I K E C O N C E P T S
FO R E V E R Y D AY L I F E
Flexible, sustainable, sporty and cool! Cargo bikes are on the rise in more and more
cities – they’re replacing cars and ushering in new mobility and lifestyles. These bicycle
manufacturers are already showing the concepts of tomorrow.
What if you didn’t have to study tiresome underground train timetables – or if you didn’t
have to move through kilometres of traffic jams to transport the kids, and if terms like fine
dust alarm disappeared from your vocabulary? If this all sounds good to you, these cargo
bikes could be the new alternative for you.
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THE POWERHOUSE WITH STORAGE SPACE.
1 Two unbeatable 500 Wh rechargeable batteries make the Cube Cargo
perfect for the longest days in the saddle. Off to the market with the
kids in the morning, ride to the park for a picnic at lunchtime and go to
the garden party with two crates of beer in the evening! The Cube Cargo
Dual Hybrid will be your trusty companion and the powerful MAGURA
CMe brakes can handle even the heaviest loads safely.
CUBE
CARGO DUAL HYBRID
MAGURA CMe / Bosch Cargo Line / 2x Bosch Powerpack
500 Wh / max. 220 kg total weight / € 5249,00 RRP/23
2
THE ADVENTURE CAN BEGIN.
A day trip to the lake or transporting kids to the nursery school? The
Riese & Müller takes it all in its stride and still rides like a normal bike.
With an optional passenger kit, children up to 65 kg can ride comfort-
ably alone or in pairs. It leaves a lasting impression on every tour with
its off-road look. The MAGURA 4-piston brake calliper on the front
wheel will always bring you and your luggage safely to a halt, even in
the mountains.
RIESE & MÜLLER
MULTICHARGER
MAGURA MT TRAIL SPORT / Bosch Performance
Line CX / Variable loading solutions for passenger or
luggage transport / € 4299,00 RRP3 AS BIG AS IT HAS TO BE, YET AS SMALL AS IT CAN BE.
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Although the Kiffy Capsule can easily carry 15 kg at the front and 60 kg
at the rear, its relatively small pack size strikes the eye right away in
the garage or hallway. By folding in the luggage area at the rear and
folding the stem unit including handlebars, the bike’s width disappears
in seconds, enabling it to be easily parked – and every trip with the kids
is a pleasure thanks to the powerful Bosch drive.
KIFFY
CAPSULE
MAGURA MT TRAIL SPORT / Bosch Performance Line /
Space-saving folding mechanism / € 4399,00 RRP/25
4 HEAVY LOAD. EASY RIDING.
Thanks to the Bergamont’s huge 70 x 45 cm loading area, even bulky
loads can be moved with ease. A true quick-change artist, it can be
equipped with a flat loading area, a bamboo baggage box or a kids
bench. With a maximum total weight of 220 kg, the chassis offers
enough reserves for any transport and the Cargoville still runs very
smoothly thanks to its particularly low centre of gravity.
BERGAMONT
E-CARGOVILLE LJ 70
MAGURA CMe / Bosch Cargo Line / optionally with
2 Bosch Powerpacks / variable loading solutions for
passenger or luggage transport / max. 220 kg total
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