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The Louise is Magura's do-everything brake: It's about 100 grams heavier per wheel than the company's Marta but has more features and can absorb more heat before performance is affected. One key feature is the adjustable hose fitting on the caliper: Some suspension bikes have challenging rear hose routing, and we found the 45 degrees of tool-free angular adjustment tremendously helpful for cleaning things up. Though we have a quibble with the shape of the lever--it's a bit narrow and the hook could be more pronounced--the Louise feels fabulous. The lever feel bares a strong resemblance to the Marta. It responds with a very light touch and glides through its stroke until it reaches a cushioned stop. Our only other gripe: Feedback could be better. Sometimes, the lever feels disconnected from what's happening at the ground. The power doesn't hit hard initially, making these brakes feel less powerful than they actually are. But they modulate wonderfully through the meat of the stroke.--Matt Phillips (www.bicycling.com)
The Louise is Magura's do-everything brake: It's about 100 grams heavier per wheel than the company's Marta but has more features and can absorb more heat before performance is affected. One key feature is the adjustable hose fitting on the caliper: Some suspension bikes have challenging rear hose routing, and we found the 45 degrees of tool-free angular adjustment tremendously helpful for cleaning things up. Though we have a quibble with the shape of the lever--it's a bit narrow and the hook could be more pronounced--the Louise feels fabulous. The lever feel bares a strong resemblance to the Marta. It responds with a very light touch and glides through its stroke until it reaches a cushioned stop. Our only other gripe: Feedback could be better. Sometimes, the lever feels disconnected from what's happening at the ground. The power doesn't hit hard initially, making these brakes feel less powerful than they actually are. But they modulate wonderfully through the meat of the stroke.--Matt Phillips (www.bicycling.com)
