:: Best in class stopping power
:: New, forged one piece radial master cylinder body
:: High Capacity Reservoir for better fade resistance
:: Aluminum-Backed Brake Pads for additional weight savings
:: New, forged one piece caliper body with 22mm pistons
:: Anodized finish
:: Magnesium lever blade
Fit
:: Removable Clamp Flip-Flop Lever design simplifies assembly
:: Post mount style calipers w/adaptors. No shims = quick adjustments
:: Dual master cylinder bleed ports for easy on-the-bike bleeds
Submitted by
diver160651
a Cross Country Rider
from Belmont, Ca USA Date Reviewed: October 19, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Linking Skeggs-Purisuma-Water Dog
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At:
CBC
Strengths:
Brake modulation, brake power to weight
Weaknesses:
Like any high end race machine requires a bit of setup skill
Similar Products Used:
Avid- 7's 9's ultimates, Hayes, Hope
Bike Setup:
Stumpy at 24lbs with 5.5" travel // S-works Carbon Epic
Bottom Line:
For people willing to invest their time in proper setup and maintenance. The reward is one of the best single finger stoppers with amazing modulation. Even after 15k in climbing descending in a single 120m ride one finger will easily slow you.. BUT ... the clearance are small so knowing how to adjust your brakes is critical.. oh.. they are crazy light too!
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Submitted by
Jimmy Rueda
a Racer
from Bogotá, Colombia Date Reviewed: September 12, 2009
Favorite Trail:
XC de competencia
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$700.00
Purchased At:
Bike Tech Colombia w
Strengths:
Potencia de frenado inigualable, Peso super liviano
Weaknesses:
Ningun problema
Similar Products Used:
Shimano XTR
Bike Setup:
Fuji Carbón SL C7, Grupo Shimano XTR con Shadow RD Carbón, Ruedas XT, Suspensión Fox RL Remote Lock, Race Face Carbon Next SL, Y los super frenos Formula R1.
Bottom Line:
Hasta ahora solo había usado frenos XT y XTR, pero no me había atrevido a usar otra marca y encuentro estos super ligeros Formula R1 que estéticamente no son los mas bonitos ni tampoco los mas feos, pero que si analizo todos sus aspectos resultan ser la mejor opción que he utilizado. Su potencia es excepcional, y me dan mayor seguridad y control en la frenada. Espero poder conseguir los discos flotantes Formula se ven muy buenos. Algún día probaré otros como Magura, Avid, Hope y podré comparar y decir si son o no los mejores. 100% Recomendados.
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Submitted by
Marc
a Cross Country Rider
from Eijsden, Netherlands Date Reviewed: September 10, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Voerstreek
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
www.bikecustomizer.n
Strengths:
Stopping power, lightest disc brake on the market, reliabel so far, nice feel. Nice design too.
Weaknesses:
None so far
Similar Products Used:
For years: Magura Marta SL, and Avid Juicy on a test bike.
Bike Setup:
Tomac SL: Fox forck, DT carbon XR shock, Thomson, DT 1450, XTR, Tune, R1's, Rocket Rons (10,2 kg)
Bottom Line:
Hamid Nurani from The Bikecustomiser suggested advised to try Formula R1's, when I asked for Magura Martha's, when I spec'd my new Tomac SL (very light and stiff carbon frame, 2 kg only, shock included!), instead of my beloved Magura Martha's. I'm very pleased with these brakes! I'm 70 kg's, I'm using 180 mm Alligator rotors at the front and 16o mm rotors at the rear: no problems whatsoever on rough downhills. Even descending in the Austrian Alps (from 2000 to 1200 meter): no fading, very nice feel, good modulation, power. The Magura Martha maybe had a 'softer' modulation, I think the R1's do the job as wel. But they weight >100 grams less than the Magura's. Both are excellent brakes.
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Submitted by
Lindsay
a Racer
from Reston, VA, USA Date Reviewed: June 17, 2009
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Lightweight, stopping power, clean looks, excellent durability and reliability, great customer service from Formula.
Weaknesses:
Some initial issues with the brakes when I first installed them, but now they are running smoothly.
Similar Products Used:
Avid Juicy 3s, Avid Juicy 7s
Bottom Line:
This is a follow-up to my earlier review (posted as "Linneke"). I'd had issues with both the front a rear brakes, but after working with Formula, I've now had my brakes running smoothly for several months. The guys at Formula were responsive and helpful, and evidently the issues I had were not ones they'd experienced from any other users. They got both of my brakes back to me in a timely manner, and I have not had any subsequent problems.
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Submitted by
mtn_freeride
a Racer
from Auburn Date Reviewed: June 17, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Clementine
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Super Light, Strong, NO Fade, Easy Adjustment
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
Hayes, Avid, Hope, Shimano
Bike Setup:
Blur XC, Full XTR, Full Ti, WTB XC Team Kit - 24.2lbs
Bottom Line:
These are the best brakes I have ever used, super light, super responsive. Formula is now the best brake company in the industry, they have now set the bar for the rest of the manufacturers on what brakes should be built like. Absoultely amazing customer service and support
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Submitted by
Kenman
a Cross Country Rider
from Stuttgart, Germany Date Reviewed: June 3, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Bull Mtn GA.
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$250.00
Purchased At:
LBS Radschlag, Stutt
Strengths:
Light,easy to bleed, looks good with less clutter on the handle bar.
Weaknesses:
So far not much, the organic pads are, well, organic pads. We all know how poor organic's can be, but these are better than others I have tried. I don't like organic pads but I will use them until they need replacing.
Similar Products Used:
Avid Juicy Ultimate's, Formula K18, Shimano XTR(965).
Bike Setup:
C-dale Taurine,Carbon Lefty,Hollowgram SI 2x9 cranks,XTR derailleurs,cassette,chain and shifters,DT 240 rear hub and Lefty front hub with Mavic 717 rims, and of course the Formula R1's.
Bottom Line:
I think Formula makes some really good stuff, I was really impressed with some K18's I had a few years ago on another bike. The stopping power of these compared to my Avid Ultimate's are much better, even with the organic pads, so I can't wait to see how well they perform with some sintered pads! You must realize that I ride only fast XC, and these brakes are not made for Freeride or heavy All- Mountain riding. A slight drawback for me is the shape of the lever, it has that "hook" on the end and when I squeeze hard it pushes in on my fingers, I liked the feel of the big levers on the Ultimate's. If you ride fast fun XC I think you should be quite pleased with these brakes! Overall I am very impressed with these brakes, I have not had to deal with Formula USA or their customer service, the service I receive here is great, and besides the great price, I got a free upgrade to the alloy rotors just by asking!! Some of the perks of living in Europe is you get great deals on stuff made here. I gave 4 chili's for value only because I got such a good price on the set.
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