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In today’s episode we are going behind the scenes at Magura and finding out a bit more about the company and what they are up to. Hear about how they began their relationship with Loic Bruni and how they worked together on the design of his brake lever. We also chat about their work with Danny Macaskill and Danny Hart too. Find out about the thinking behind some of their design choices, like why they only make organic pads and why bigger discs aren’t always better. Find out why Magura think that one brake doesn’t suit everyone and how they solve that with numerous options for performance, ergonomics and aesthetics. They also offer some tips on how to keep your brakes functioning at their best. It’s clear that Magura think a little differently than other brake manufacturers and it was really interesting to find out more. So sit back, hit play and listen to this episode with Dominik and Tibor from Magura.
You can find out more about Magura over at magura.com. Head to their YouTube Channel for lots of in-depth info and give them a follow on Instagram @magura_bicycle.
To be in with a chance to win your very own set of MT7 Pros and heaps of customisation option, just head to this post on Instagram and follow the instructions before the end of February 2022.
Supporting Partners
Cotic
I’ve been riding and loving Cotic for a long time, but they aren’t just great bikes, they are a great company too. Cotic really are focussed on doing what they can for our sport and our planet. They have made me feel like part of the family and they take that same approach with all their customers.
That customer focus has been really clear during the pandemic. With parts in short supply, Cotic will do everything they can to help you. They offer rolling chassis builds so you can swap over good parts that you have on your current bike. You can even send them parts you’ve sourced and they will build them onto your new bike for you. It really is your bike, built for you. Give them a call and you’ll get to speak to an actual human who will help you through the process of getting your dream build ready to go. The UK manufacturing of their suspension bikes also means that they often have stock when others don’t.
You can check out all that they have to offer by heading over to cotic.co.uk
If you’re interested in joining Cotic’s Women of Steel then you can find the group on Facebook here.
Strength Factory
January is a month where tonnes of people are thinking about being fitter, getting leaner, and getting quicker on their bike as a result. Unfortunately, most people bite off more than they can chew and don’t stick with it. But with the Strength Factory’s Over 40s MTB programme it’s not some crazy plan that promises abs in two weeks, this is an achievable 20-week plan for everyone. Designed to fit around the ups and downs that life throws at us, so that you can stick at it, be consistent and see and feel yourself improve.
The programme is written so that you can do it in a gym, but you can also do it at home with just a few resistance bands, so whatever life or covid gives us in 2022, you can keep going and be in the best possible condition when the dry trails return.
If you’ve got a bit more time and energy and want more, then they’ve got you covered with their Complete MTB programme.
So if you want to be better this year, then head over to thestrengthfactory.uk now and check it out
Magura
I’ve been really impressed with the Magura MT7 Pro brakes that I’ve been using for the last couple of months. What’s even better is the ability to tune the brakes to be prefect for you by using their #customizeyourbrake options.
You can find out more about Magura over at magura.com. Head to their YouTube Channel for lots of in-depth info and give them a follow on Instagram @magura_bicycle.
To be in with a chance to win your very own set of MT7 Pros and heaps of customisation option, just head to this post on Instagram and follow the instructions before the end of February 2022.
Podcast Stuff
Downtime EP
Downtime EP issue 1 is now available at downtimepodcast.com/ep. EP takes inspiration from the guests and topics of the podcast, expands on them, and takes them into a stunning print-only format. EP is the perfect companion for some quiet time away from the distractions of modern life. Beautiful to have and hold, and a timeless piece of mountain bike history.
Just head over to downtimepodcast.com/ep and you’ll be able to save yourself £5 off of the cover price with an annual subscription for just £20 plus postage.
Merch
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