MaderaMark Posted September 27 Report Share Posted September 27 I am currently using the classic MT2/MT4 (BAT) levers and it felt so good due to its long lever blade compared to my shigura. Few days ago I started to see some oil leak near the clamp and started to prepare before the worst happens. I was thinking if I go with this MTSix, some parts of my old levers will be compatible (hopefully) or move on to new versions? Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Szymon Posted September 27 Report Share Posted September 27 These brake levers are completely different. The old one looks more like the new HS33. https://www.ebay.pl/itm/205008770703?_skw=magura+mt4&itmmeta=01J8S2P9TEZED6MMC6TCM542C4&hash=item2fbb79968f:g:EA8AAOSwB2pjljSm&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA4HoV3kP08IDx%2BKZ9MfhVJKkDLHzZkGnRfwsQL9MOz3nFzhRRPlnDzFmR2P4193CJ2UiLZ3Zwx52bd1P5z7vqobZtNT9NJ9%2F7%2FB4qSVSQqFVbbIsUNh9XPqCPrkjbV%2FnCci2XLbRJT91j%2BXlMr7joNURfeAyB4%2BLZWTkJcTioNwlkHJ7RDFjQmX4YAx3JuPRJXK%2Bwq2jXytiD06pej9TB2B3xrTlXkELV28wkMiZQvE0Y2RmtxQ9Tw39FFY5LD1UAEi9WTJ%2BSbvDeF5xZrzHhhlsnmRB4yfHsyOAzewBD9VVd|tkp%3ABk9SR6id2aLGZA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaderaMark Posted September 28 Author Report Share Posted September 28 This is what I currently use. Though due to aging, some parts were already started to show oil leaks. Anyone can suggest, performance wise and some reliability.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daan Posted September 29 Report Share Posted September 29 (edited) Have a look at the Shimano M4100 lever, it's also got a very long lever blade. No servo wave, and slightly smaller MC diameter than Magura, so should give a similar feel with perhaps slightly more power. Only thing is it needs even more room than the Magura lever to set up for one finger braking. I personally couldn't use them with an Inspired Arcade bar (these have quite a short grip section) because of this, couldn't move them far enough inboard. Ymmv with other bars, yours looks like it might just work. Edited September 29 by Daan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Szymon Posted September 30 Report Share Posted September 30 The best brake I have used and have is Shigura M665, M775 or M810. They are used by Clement Moreno and Euan Beaden. It's a good idea to install the rear brake on a steel-braided cable. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKOJvwzVQ4M&t=1s&ab_channel=ClementMoreno https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIRQgEjDaec&t=98s&ab_channel=EuanBeaden 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaderaMark Posted September 30 Author Report Share Posted September 30 14 minutes ago, Szymon said: The best brake I have used and have is Shigura M665, M775 or M810. They are used by Clement Moreno and Euan Beaden. It's a good idea to install the rear brake on a steel-braided cable. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKOJvwzVQ4M&t=1s&ab_channel=ClementMoreno https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIRQgEjDaec&t=98s&ab_channel=EuanBeaden I was on shigura setup previously shimano deore m615 then to MT500 those were ok until I have tried that long blade lever classic maggie more leverage really felt good, good bite at lesser finger power. I have small hands being typical small person, I am also looking forward on those classic long lever blades from shimano and still searching.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Szymon Posted September 30 Report Share Posted September 30 I tried the Shigura on the new SLX M7100 levers and removed them after 1 ride. These Shimano radials are like Magura, only made of aluminum. I also have small hands (XS/S gloves). And these levers are great. Just hard to buy. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaderaMark Posted September 30 Author Report Share Posted September 30 4 hours ago, Szymon said: I tried the Shigura on the new SLX M7100 levers and removed them after 1 ride. These Shimano radials are like Magura, only made of aluminum. I also have small hands (XS/S gloves). And these levers are great. Just hard to buy. so pretty looking...... i will definitely search for those kind of levers..... Hopefully a price that won't make my wife bench-vise my balls.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daan Posted September 30 Report Share Posted September 30 Couple of sets of those levers (and full brakes) on the German bikemarkt (mtb-news.de). But I seem to recall you're from east Asia somewhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaderaMark Posted October 1 Author Report Share Posted October 1 9 hours ago, Daan said: Couple of sets of those levers (and full brakes) on the German bikemarkt (mtb-news.de). But I seem to recall you're from east Asia somewhere? yes! I am currently working in Macau and just few hours ago i saw some of these levers in chinese online second-hand market. Just needs to be patient, mostly chinese language (google translate to help), a pair of levers only were less to find. And I saw one, hope it is still available until I got my money... with exactly the same caliper I am using too... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Szymon Posted October 1 Report Share Posted October 1 (edited) Don't buy used ones because they may be worn out. I did that and had to buy a second new set. https://www.ebay.pl/itm/355746747657?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=4908-175131-2357-0&ssspo=tv4vexx5ree&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Edited October 1 by Szymon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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