Magura breaks the 3lb barrier
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The unique dual-arch design
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With two arches in play,
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Eliminating external damping adjustments
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An alloy bolt decorates the bottom of one leg
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So-called Safety Dropouts
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All of Magura's forks utilize post mount brake tabs.
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The new Durin Marathon offers 120mm of travel
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The heavy Laurin has been replaced
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Why have one arch when you can have two?
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The 60less 20mm thru-axle option
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The Albert Select damper
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Anodized and etched aluminum knobs
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Integrated housing stops on the back of the Thor crown
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Lower knobs are plastic
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A convenient decal lists suggested inflation pressures
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The new MX rear shock uses nothing but air
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A non-stretch rubber bellows made by Continental
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The sole external adjustment is rebound damping.
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Ball-joint hardware corrects for slight frame misalignments.
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Magnesium lever bodies and calipers
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A new bleed port makes for far easier (and cleaner) servicing.
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The new Marta caliper accepts bigger brake pads
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New lever adjustments allow for closer reach than before
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The economical Julie brake shifts from a low pressure system
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The Julie caliper is shared with the more upscale Louise.
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Test bikes are loaded up and ready to go.
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Test bikes were also fitted with a variety of Syntace bits
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…and oversized F119 stem.
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Syntace says its P6 post is both lightweight and strong
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Angled hardware makes for easier bolt access
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