Geek Posted September 27, 2010 Report Share Posted September 27, 2010 Hey guys, Today I received my brand new 2011 Magura HS33, so I thought i'd get some closeup pictures up of it. I haven't used it on the bike yet as it's not built. I know they are a bit dark, but I have no photoshop on my MacBook and refuse to use gimp. Please click to view big (and I mean big - 5184 x 3456) Firstly you have the uber sexy new leaver design, I think the removable cap is great, as previously, if you went over the bars etc. you would scratch the magura and that would be it, I was slightly disappointed that the cover is made from plastic, I was expecting metal. As for the caliper, it's pretty much the same as the previous magura, same hose connections, same basic shape, pad fitment etc... (Even phatpads fit nicely!). The hoses also seem slightly thicker and different from the previous ones. And the best bit of all? No need to take your grips off to swap brakes. Horray! I'll update this post after an actual use too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 Where do the cables go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek Posted September 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 What cables? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben H! Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 Thinking of getting one of these for my inspired, when it's built up, Let me know if it's any good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Vandart Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 Where do the cables go? Rofl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben John - Hynes Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 Really really disappointed with the look of the new maguras. They look horrendous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek Posted September 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 Really really disappointed with the look of the new maguras. They look horrendous! hmm... They are lovely in the flesh mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah Shucksmith Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 Gross. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek Posted September 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 Gross. Meh, every post you write has some sort of moaning in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristaps Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 Without plastic covers looks realy realy good !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek Posted September 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 Without plastic covers looks realy realy good !!! I thought that.. Lighter too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p_ruskin Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 Do they hold up well with water bleeds still? Dont leak like the echo brakes or anything? Or has no one tried yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 Should be the same as the previous versions of the HS33. Same seals 'n' stuff, theoretically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah Shucksmith Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 Meh, every post you write has some sort of moaning in it. I'm not moaning, lol. It just looks rank IMO. I'm not disputing the functionality of it I'm just stating my opinion on the way it looks which, as I'd like to reiterate, is gross. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek Posted September 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 I'm not moaning, lol. It just looks rank IMO. I'm not disputing the functionality of it I'm just stating my opinion on the way it looks which, as I'd like to reiterate, is gross. I actually quite like the new look. and at the end of the day, for trials, I personally take function over form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsmax04 Posted September 30, 2010 Report Share Posted September 30, 2010 Think they look awsome. If i had the cash i would have one straight away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek Posted September 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2010 (edited) Think they look awsome. If i had the cash i would have one straight away. Yeah, dude, pretty sexy looking As promised, I am going to post my little 'performance review' What I was using: Magura HS33 2011 (obviously) Rebleed with oil due to me having to put it through my frame and rebleed (was a tad more difficult according to the shop). Phatpads extremely light grind (might aswell be smooth.) I rode for about an hour, and not hard at-all, but from what I did (very basic due to not riding trials for about a year!) it seems pretty similar to the previous HS33, I can't really say much more apart from the leaver is nice to use and they look really nice, it's just a normal magura really. but a bit better I suppose. I am haivng slight issues with my TPA, I can't quite work out how it is actually supposed to function, i think you have to pull it out and twist it for +/-. It's also a bit stuff but I have put some lube on it and will see how it goes and keep you updated. I'd say If you currently have HS33's, theres not much point in upgrading but if you have no HS33 you may aswell spend a bit more to get this brake. I hope this helps (even though it is quite possibly the worst review in history) I will go into more depth soon when I have a bit more confidence with my riding. Charlie EDIT: no idea what happened to the order of my post Edited September 30, 2010 by Geek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted September 30, 2010 Report Share Posted September 30, 2010 ...or spend a little less and get a HS11 with the longer, more powerful lever blade (which is more relevant if you've currently got a 4-finger blade on an '05 HS33). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek Posted October 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 Didn't realism that the HS11 was of the same power of the HS33. Strange. It's only £15 difference and looks quite a bit better (imo obviously). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 Yeah, functionally they're identical - the only difference between the two is that the HS33 is sprayed silver and has more contoured covers. The HS11s come as standard with the longer blade, so that extra power is obviously a bonus for some. Some people do prefer the two-finger shape though so it's available should they want it, but only on the HS33. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek Posted October 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 Yeah, functionally they're identical - the only difference between the two is that the HS33 is sprayed silver and has more contoured covers. The HS11s come as standard with the longer blade, so that extra power is obviously a bonus for some. Some people do prefer the two-finger shape though so it's available should they want it, but only on the HS33. That's interesting, I don't see why they did that... it just makes them loose out on money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 Some people want the 'best' brake, which the HS33 sort of is... It's available in 4-finger too, just that we don't stock it in that option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithy83 Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 Some people want the 'best' brake, which the HS33 sort of is... It's available in 4-finger too, just that we don't stock it in that option. hi,got my new hs33 today.pads dead flat to rim and square(using tnn clamps)absolutely no air in system as bled 6 times each brake to make sure. lever feels very nice nice positive feel,pads move the moment i pull lever BUT it just doesnt feel solid when i pull brakes on? my old brakes once the pads hit the rim you could barely pull brake and further other than usual fork/frame flex which is minimal Could you please share your experiance with me as its very disappointing to the point of putting old ones back on thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rab shropshire Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 I don't personally own the new hs33, but i tried one on a blokes bike and it did fell flexy around the lever area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 Is your frame flexing more than it was before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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