Neal Hunt from Magura popped by the office with the Thor 150mm trail fork and the MT2 and MT6 brakes.
We pointed the camera in front of Neal and asked him to explain to us in a bit more detail the attributes of the Magura Thor 150 Lift Select trail fork and the MT 2 and MT 6 set of brakes.
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Photos: Ben Winder.
Technical features: Unique Albert Select+ damping with more progressive spring curve featuring optimized damping through the complete speed range or DLO² with dynamic lockout. Superstiff 32 mm upper legs. Cold forged Aluminium 6082 T6 fork crown with integrated cablestops for the RCL² remote control. 15 mm thrux-axle system with q/r. All adjuster knobs made of high quality aluminium. Bolted hose guide for judder-free brake hose routing.
Adjustment possibilities: Comfortable Lift Select Remote System, that allows adjustable on-the-fly adjustment of the travel from 150 mm to 120 mm in two stages. Adjustable platform compression damping (Albert Select+) or DLO² with dynamic lockout, rebound, preload (air pressure).
Travel, weight: Thor 150 Lift Select: 1,825 g/4.02 lbs with Maxle Lite™ axle.
Disc mounts: PM 7″
Colours: black; white
Axle to crown length in mm: 530
Other: Approved for disc brakes up to 210 mm/8.5″.
Options: Albert Select+; tapered steerer 1 1/8″-1.5″; crown colour; lower leg colour white/black
Price: £729
MT2
Technical features: Open hydraulic disc brake system with completely integrated reservoir. EBT technology for superfast and convenient bleeding. Dual piston fixed caliper with automatic pad wear adjustment in a smart One Piece Design for maximum stiffness. Pad wear thickness can be checked without removal of the pads. The master is made out of our innovative Carbotecture® with a incredible light and durable lever blade. Featuring a cool black look, distinctively enhanced durability and optimized friction performance for stunning brake power.
Available with: 203, 180, 160 and 140 mm diameter.
Weight: From 279g/0.61 lbs. onwards incl. 160 mm Storm Rotor.
Colours: Brake lever and caliper in a cool black body.
Guarantee: 5-year leakproof warranty after online registration on magura.com
Price: £99
Technical features:
Open hydraulic disc brake system with completely integrated reservoir. EBT technology for superfast and convenient bleeding. Dual piston fixed caliper with automatic pad wear adjustment in a smart DAD (Double Arch Design) for maximum stiffness. Pad wear thickness can be checked without removal of the pads. The master is made out of our innovative Carbotecture® SL with a incredible light and durable aluminium lever blade. Featuring a cool look, distinctively enhanced durability and optimized friction performance for stunning brake power.
Available with 203, 180, 160 and 140mm diameter. Featherlight aluminium 2-finger blade with integrated reach adjust.
Weight: From 310 g/0.61 lbs. onwards incl. 160 mm Storm SL-Rotor.
Colours: Brake lever and caliper in a cool black body with silver specials.
Guarantee: 5-year leakproof warranty after online registration on magura.com
Price: £199
For more info hit up www.magura.com