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Magura Marta SL Brakes (09)
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The wavy rotor makes a return in these powerful Marta SL brakes

BikeRadar verdict

45 out of 5 stars

"Another great performing lightweight stopper from the German hydraulic meisters"

By Ian Collins

Magura are synonymous with hydraulic brakes and they’ve pumped those years of experience into the 2009 evolution of the ever popular Marta SL brake.

The brake is certainly an evolution rather than a revolution, featuring some small but effective changes. The lever body has slimmed down, which is mostly aesthetic, but the repositioned reach adjust screw is a lot more accessible and the new carbon reservoir cap is in keeping with the SL moniker. 

The one-piece calliper body looks less bulky with some restyling, which aids heat dissipation. Magura’s mad wavy rotor is still present, disturbing the air in the calliper and keeping things cool. 

In use, the new lever blade feels spot on, but it’s long, and you’ll need to run your shifter pods outboard to get the right position for single digit braking.

The brake has plenty of power and doesn’t grab with its initial bite, making it supremely controllable. We tried our hardest to cook the brakes up, but never felt any fade or glazing. The wavy rotors do give a kind of juddering feel, akin to ABS, but once you’re used to it, it doesn’t affect their superb performance. 

Note - there is no confirmed price for these brakes at the moment as they're a 2009 product.

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Specification

Name:
Marta SL Brakes (09)
Built by:
Magura
Price:
n/a
Manufacturer's Description:
The lightest full hydraulic disc brake on the market – period.
Features:
Available in several version with rotor diameters of 160 180 or 203mm.
Brake Fluid:
Mineral
Brake Body Material:
Aluminium, Carbon
Mount Compatibility:
IS Mount, Post Mount

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