I want to report to everyone that I DID buy the bike and I absolutely LUV the MAGURA HS-33 EVO2 hydraulic rim brakes. When I bought the bike the pads were worn
and the pistons were out of adjustment with never having been adjusted for pad wear. With new "RED" "competition" Magura pads and proper adjustment,
I can easily ( with very little grip pressure) lock up the rear tire with stoker on back at high speed.