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180 vs 203mm Rotors

180 vs 203mm Rotors

Power, Modulation, Heat Capacity and Personality. Let’s look at some differences between 180 vs 203mm rotors (7″ and 8″).


Power

Increasing the radius of the rotor increases the brake’s leverage ratio.

Using Magura HC rotos as an example we measure about 12.7mm of “usable” rotor / pad interface. Picking a point of reference halfway in the usable interface the we come up with a 180mm (7″) rotor at 83.65mm versus the 203mm (8″) at 95.15mm. The change in available leverage around 12%.

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Magura Performance vs Race Brake Pad Review

Magura Race vs Performance Pads Review Compare

Magura Performance vs Race Brake Pad Review

Initial Ride Test – Magura Performance vs Race Brake Pad Review for MT5 / MT7 models.

I love my Magura MT5 brakes. That’s well established here on BikeCo.com at this point I’m sure! Until this month however I had never run the Magura Race Brake pads. I decided to change it up a bit on the last pad change – and WHOA, quite a difference. Continue reading Magura Performance vs Race Brake Pad Review

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Magura MT5 Brake Review – 3 Years

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Magura MT5 Brake Review – 3 Years

Read through our long term (3 year) trail test in the Magura MT5 Brake Review.

3 years and 4 bikes later I’m still running the same set of Magura MT5 brakes. Same levers, same master cylinders, same calipers.

A few sets of brake pads as well as a new rear line are what I’ve put into the system. (My HD4’s routing is longer than the Bronson was)

I continue to ride the Magura MT5’s for the same reasons that led me purchase them in 2015. Unmatched modulation, predictable performance, minimal issues from the brand as well as excellent product support in case of an issue. Continue reading Magura MT5 Brake Review – 3 Years