Magura Race Pro: Aluminium Levers and a New Approach to Brake Feel

By MTBSA contributor

Magura’s Race Pro puts an aluminium lever body at the centre of its latest gravity brake. The company claims more power than its previous models, but the equally important change is an effort to make lever response more consistent and predictable.

Radial layout and four-piston caliper

The radial master cylinder uses an anodised piston bore, while the lever pivots on cartridge bearings. Magura says both details reduce friction. At the wheel, four 19 mm pistons operate two pairs of brake pads.

The lever mechanism maintains a constant leverage ratio through its stroke. Tool-free reach adjustment is included, but there is no separate free-stroke adjustment. Published weight is 310 g per brake with a one-metre hose.

Compatibility and servicing

Race Pro uses Magura MDP-13 pads and is compatible with 2.0 mm rotors in diameters from 180–220 mm. Check the whole combination rather than assuming your existing rotor is suitable.

The Easy Link hose coupling is intended to simplify disconnection and reconnection. Magura describes the bleed circuit as having no dead ends and lists piston and seal kits among its spares. Shiftmix adapters provide mounting options for Shimano, TRP and SRAM controls.

Price versus proven performance

The announced set price is ≈ R11 696 or ≈ R13 166, with a five-year leak-free guarantee under Magura’s terms. Claims about being the brand’s most powerful brake have not been independently verified by MTBSA.

For a South African build, confirm local pad and seal supply, hose-routing requirements and warranty support. Rand pricing and local availability were not established in this release. This first look explains the hardware; it does not turn the launch claims into a scored review.

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About these rand prices

Amounts marked ≈ are approximate rand conversions of overseas prices, using SARS reference rates dated 12 October 2026, rounded to the nearest rand. They are not South African retail quotes and exclude additional shipping, import charges and local retailer costs. Confirm current local pricing with a South African dealer. Unqualified dollar prices in US-market reporting are treated as US dollars; explicitly identified currencies use their corresponding rate.