Pauly Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 hey all wel today while bleeding my brake i snapped my lever on my 04 magura (Y) i was haveing problems with the brake anyhows so i want a new brake but i dont no what to go for i have heard about the 05 ones snapping ect and i realy dont want that to happern but i just want to see how many people have actually killed them also what is good about the 05 one compared to the 04 one and is there a different feel to the brake between the 2 and finally where is te cheapest place to buy them from :) i would be greatrful for any help :wub: Pauly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 pretty much you are better off just buying a whole new magura, just for an extra 15quid. I'm using 04's ATM, but would really like to try an 05 lever on my bike, just for a change and to compare the too thoroughrly(SP?LOL) enough for my own opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swize Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 A little off topic but id say just grab an 04 maggie again, the levers feal amazing every 05 a have rode feels poo. Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr ailsbury Posted November 26, 2005 Report Share Posted November 26, 2005 I think that the 05 leavers felt nice but mine and evryone else that I know that had them has either snapped or cracked a few so I went back to the old ones and i love them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downhill_rob2@hotmail.com Posted November 26, 2005 Report Share Posted November 26, 2005 I have the 05 lever on the rear of my bike, it feels SOOOOO nice, it doesnt even hurt your braking finger, but when i had my 04 lever, my finger hurt ALL the time and it didnt feel nice i preffer the 05 (Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houseface Posted November 26, 2005 Report Share Posted November 26, 2005 i prefer the '04 maggies because to me they dont look as bad. as for the feel, i cant choose between because i like the lenght and stuff of the '04 but i think the '05 have a better piston or whatever it is. overall id still go for the '04 (Y) steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janson Posted November 26, 2005 Report Share Posted November 26, 2005 I prefer my '05. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukeee Posted November 26, 2005 Report Share Posted November 26, 2005 05 anyday.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsriderjim Posted November 26, 2005 Report Share Posted November 26, 2005 05 anyday.... 04 anyday... i like o4s better because they feel nicer to me.Dont like the tpas on a 05 ,o4s seem stonger aswell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smo™ Posted November 26, 2005 Report Share Posted November 26, 2005 I prefer my '05. Ditto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaXsteri Posted November 27, 2005 Report Share Posted November 27, 2005 I prefer the look of the 04's, but find the 05's a lot more comfortable to use. Although its all about what you are use to i guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Shrewsbury Posted November 27, 2005 Report Share Posted November 27, 2005 04 (Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waynio Posted November 27, 2005 Report Share Posted November 27, 2005 they wouldnt change something if it wasnt "Better" technology goes forward not backwards. what will you all do when there is no 04 brakes???? run v brakes???? im afraid its a rolling change. iv run 05 since one of the first few sets come into the UK and i cannot for love nor money go back to the 04 levers, just cos of the feel and shape of the lever, yes it does take a few days or a few rides to get used to the different feel and shape cos your so used to the 04 shape of levers etc. but im sticking with 05 until it changes. Waynio.......................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Drewery Posted November 27, 2005 Report Share Posted November 27, 2005 they wouldnt change something if it wasnt "Better" technology goes forward not backwards. what will you all do when there is no 04 brakes???? run v brakes???? im afraid its a rolling change. iv run 05 since one of the first few sets come into the UK and i cannot for love nor money go back to the 04 levers, just cos of the feel and shape of the lever, yes it does take a few days or a few rides to get used to the different feel and shape cos your so used to the 04 shape of levers etc. but im sticking with 05 until it changes. Waynio.......................... Ditto, he has it in a nutshell. I love my 05 lever since recenty switching from an 04 lever because it snapped. (Y) The blade feels nicer and the TPA doesnt snap off when hitting walls, mainly because it doesnt stick out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colly Posted November 27, 2005 Report Share Posted November 27, 2005 05 all the way, more comfy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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