Jump to content

New Hs33 Brake


janjan

Recommended Posts

The '05 is going to be re-named the 'Classic' and will still be available, AFAIK. This one was never really planned to be a trials brake of any kind, really, it was just supposed to be easier to spec as an OEM brake for manufacturers, and give them more scope for customising the brakes for their own usage. As a result, you probably won't want to use it for trials, and you won't have to either.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Having checked these out in Taipei we felt that the HS11 is going to be the most popular. They both now have plastic bodies and and the only difference between 33 and 11 was the finish but the price differential was still the same. The two bolt clamp is a major advance for us as cycle producers as we currently have to run UK and Continental specs. They are also having 2, 3 or 4 finger levers. There was no mention there of maintaining the old version.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

mechanically (or hydraulically) the same with HS11 and HS33? lever looks bulkier though??

also, i'd like the point out that the HS33 was not originally designed for trials, when it came out it just happened to be the most popular and riders have to use it, these brakes are well popular amongst xc riders and some commuters, which i'm sure share a bigger proportion in the bike world over trials riders, which means magura probably won't listen to a bunch of boys moaning about their lever snapping etc.

the split clamp is a great design. what needs improvement over current model is JUST that, and maybe CNC the lever body so its stiffer and lighter (and to match the hope :P), and maybe somehow make the slave cylinder grooves (where the ring sits) smaller for finer adjustments.

steve

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 2 weeks later...
  • 2 weeks later...
  • 3 weeks later...

We've been told by Magura that they may make a trials specific lever for the brake (so we don't have to use that ugly one, wooo). We're trying to get a sample to test, will let you all know how we get on...

tartybikes.....what a bunch of know it alls eh....:P

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 2 weeks later...

We've been told by Magura that they may make a trials specific lever for the brake (so we don't have to use that ugly one, wooo). We're trying to get a sample to test, will let you all know how we get on...

When are you getting the one to test? and will you be able to post pictures of it in quite interested in this.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 4 weeks later...

I just had it straight from the horses mouth. The new HS11 and HS33 are in stock as of the Eurobike Show (end of August) and will replace the current models. They expect to have minimal residual stock of existing model at that stage and are adamant that the existing model is finished. There are no plans whatsoever for a special trials version. Any further orders of our 2010 models yet to be manufactured, which have Maguras, and any new 2011 models, will carry the new brakes.

It is my opinion that HS11 will become by far the most popular as the only difference is in finish even though there is still a big price difference..

Link to comment
Share on other sites

For sure, it's actually looking quite promising! Must admit we were skeptical after just seeing photos, but the functionality of this brake is really good. Got some photos and will put more info up later... super busy at the mo.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

Loading...
  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
×
×
  • Create New...