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Eurobike 2023: Magura introduces Combined Braking System into bicycles

Specifically designed for e-cargo bikes is the concept transfer from motorcycle to bicycle: Depending on the requirement, the braking force is distributed between the front and rear wheels. More safety, less wear.

Faster Stops: The CBS system is specifically designed to significantly improve braking performance in cargo bikes and support cyclists. | Photo: Eurobike
Faster Stops: The CBS system is specifically designed to significantly improve braking performance in cargo bikes and support cyclists. | Photo: Eurobike
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The Swabian brake specialist Magura presented its brake force distributor "Combined Braking System" (CBS) at Eurobike 2023 in Frankfurt, which is initially to be installed in cargo bikes. The brake force is automatically distributed between the front and rear wheel in an optimal ratio, as is known and common in the motorcycle or car sector. Once again, the company is using a technology transfer from the motorcycle business and bringing this technology to the bicycle as a world premiere. The system complements the in-house portfolio alongside the ABS brake components.

"While the Bosch eBIKE ABS with the MAGURA brake components offers a fully electronic control function, the CBS technology is based on a purely mechanical-hydraulic function," explains the manufacturer.

Internal evaluations of pad wear had shown that the rear brake is used much more strongly and frequently in everyday use. Many cyclists seem to be afraid of tipping over or slipping of the front wheel and therefore use the front brake little or not at all. Especially in unexpected dangerous situations, there is often a lack of calmness and routine to use both brakes optimally, argues the brake specialist. A study is said to have shown that combined braking with the CBS leads to a braking distance that's about 40 percent shorter – compared to braking only with the rear brake (in dry conditions).

"The innovative CBS technology is another building block in our efforts to drive mobility trends and make the bicycle even safer. We have already proven this in the past with the introduction of hydraulic brakes on bicycles and the first eBIKE ABS brake components," says Christian Büchle, Head of Development.

Compact and Mechanical System

The system complements the MT C disc brakes and is not much larger than a cigarette pack, which should easily enable integration into bicycle concepts. The system operates purely mechanically and entirely without a power source. Special brake lines with Easy Link line couplings facilitate assembly and service.  

For the market launch, the manufacturer initially designs the CBS for cargo bikes, specifically for the "Long John" design, i.e., two-wheeled cargo bikes where the load is transported in front of the rider. At Eurobike 2023, MAGURA is presenting an initial design and functional prototype. Complete bikes with CBS are expected to be available in 2024. In the medium term, the plan is to expand the application range to other bicycle types (city, trekking, and all-road bikes) through further developments. A retrofit option is not planned initially.

Translated automatically from German.
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