MAGURA’S MTS IS the odd one out in an otherwise numerical brake line-up. For 30$ more than the MT4, you get a composite master cylinder and lightweight Storm SL rotor, producing a race-weight brake at a reasonable price.
While the composite body gives a soft rather than
sharp lever feel, there’s good, consistent modulation for messy conditions.
Power is lower than average, but as the rotors are light, upsizing won’t weigh
you down. Super-long hoses mean that cutting and bleeding is inevitable but
it’s doable without needing a bleed kit. Reliability of recent Maguras has been
good, though they need extensive and patient bedding-in.
Overall, a usefully light, reliable and communicative
brake, but with relatively weak stopping power.
WEIGHT 414g
POWER 92Nm
PRICE: 265$
