The rebirth of the Magura Gustav brings back memories of the "good old days". Known as the "Swabian anchor", her performance was legendary, her braking power unrivaled and the current PRO version continues exactly in this vein. It will also set standards in terms of deceleration, modulation and reliability and will bring even heavy E-MTBs to a safe stop at all times. The head unit is also a sign of power. It has a massive design and blends perfectly with the look of modern downhill e-bikes. The ergonomic lever made of lightweight Carbotecture material sits comfortably under the fingers and moves a 12 mm diameter piston. It provides a direct braking feel and leaves nothing to be desired in terms of modulation. It also has a pre-determined breaking point to minimize damage in the event of a fall. Thanks to the screwed mounting point, the new lever can be installed quickly. It goes without saying that individual adjustment of the grip width can be done without tools using a small wheel. Installation is also extremely simple. The hinged clamp can be attached without removing the knobs and allows the fitting of SRAM and Shimano shifters using the supplied Shiftmix adaptors. Another innovative solution is the EASY-LINK connection. Allows you to quickly detach the brake hose without the need for special tools. Simply remove the cover cap, pull out the safety pin and the cable can be removed. A smart idea, especially for today's frames with internally routed cables. The solid brake caliper, forged from high-quality aluminium, transfers concentrated braking force to the disc. Four pistons with a diameter of 19mm do the job, while the one-piece design increases rigidity and ensures a very sensitive response. The Gustav PRO forms the ideal pair with the optionally available Magura MDR-S 2.5 rotors. Their 2.5 mm thick friction ring ensures long-lasting stability even during long descents. Furthermore, a diameter of 203 mm is quite sufficient. Of course, conventional brake discs can be used without any problems. 13.S brake pads were installed for optimal deceleration. They have approx. 40% more material than the MT7 and guarantee silent and powerful braking as well as extremely low wear. Furthermore, the special compound avoids the need to brake for long periods. Since you naturally want to drive rather than screw, the individual components of the Gustav PRO are specially designed for durability. Not only do the sturdy brake pads and rotors extend service intervals, but the 7ml reservoir also ensures there is little air in the system. However, if it is necessary to carry out a purge, the operation will be facilitated by an improved valve. Furthermore, there are no hidden corners or dead ends in the oil channel, so that every air bubble is expelled. Also typical of Magura is the high production quality, so that you can travel thousands of kilometers without having to worry about your safety.