In my last bike update post I spoke about the brake setup that replaced the SRAM Code R’s on my Transition Scout: a pair of Magura MT7 Pro’s. I over-estimated their stopping power capabilities when coupled with Magura’s 180mm rotors, and found that on proper bike park/downhil tracks those brakes aren’t enough: they kept fading even after a fresh bleed. Granted, my braking technique is not the best out there — and I’m working on improving it! — but the feeling of uncertainty of t...
