Magura releases hydraulic rim brakes for road bikes

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The RT8 TT brake body has a quick release mechanism, to easily open up for wheel changes

The RT8 TT brake body mounts using standard bolts

The RT8 TT carbon fiber brake levers were designed in wind tunnel tests

Magura has introduced the world's first hydraulic braking system for road bicycles, known as RT8 TT

The RT8 TT brake body utilizes standard rubber pads

Article Summary

When most people think of hydraulic brakes on bicycles, they probably picture modern mountain bikes with disc brakes. As early as 1987, however, German bicycle component manufacturer Magura was making hydraulic rim brakes for mountain bikes. These featured the arms and rubber pads that we currently associate with V-brakes and cantilevers, but they were hydraulically activated. Now, 25 years later, Magura has released an aerodynamic hydraulic rim brake system for lightweight time trial and triathlon bikes.

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