A new brake in the range
The supplied Magura Q&A introduces the Race Pro as the successor to the MT7, positioned below the heavier-duty Gustav. These are launch specifications and manufacturer claims, not independent MTBSA test findings.
Key details from the announcement
The design uses an aluminium lever body, clamp and lever, plus a one-piece forged aluminium caliper. Features listed include tool-free reach adjustment, a ball-bearing lever pivot, a 12 mm radial master piston and four 19 mm caliper pistons.
The announcement lists Easy Link hose connections, Shiftmix-IG compatibility, MDP-13 pads and compatibility with 2.0 mm rotors. Claimed weight is 310 g, with silver matte and black finishes.
Pricing and buying context
The source quotes a US launch price of ≈ R11 696 per set and a five-year leak-proof guarantee. These are source-market details; South African pricing, stock and applicable warranty terms have not been confirmed.
Questions worth asking
Check rotor and adapter compatibility, spare-pad supply and local service support for your exact setup. The original Q&A is linked below if you want to follow the manufacturer’s responses.
Source and credits
Editorial contribution: MTBSA contributor.
About these rand prices
Amounts marked ≈ are approximate rand conversions of overseas prices, using SARS reference rates dated 12 October 2026, rounded to the nearest rand. They are not South African retail quotes and exclude additional shipping, import charges and local retailer costs. Confirm current local pricing with a South African dealer. Unqualified dollar prices in US-market reporting are treated as US dollars; explicitly identified currencies use their corresponding rate.
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