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Description:THE ONE : PREMIUM DH RACE
Master Cylinder (Lever)
Technologically advanced Forged lever blade with engineered breaking point. One or two finger compatible. Linkage driven Pushrod. 2 piece lever linkage maintains contact point through reach adjust changes and facilitates consistently direct compression of MC piston. Alloy FCS knob allows for changes in lever contact point. External reach adjust. Ultra high volume reservoir virtually eliminates pump up. Alloy MC Piston seal carrier provides long life and durability. Positioning compatibility with available shifters on market. Graduated power band resists on/off feel. Direct exit hose with reattachable fitting.
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Submitted by
bigave
a Downhiller
from UK
Date Reviewed: June 25, 2008 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$310.00 | | Purchased At: | internet | | Strengths: | looks, modulation, POWER, adjustmnts | | Weaknesses: | your guess is as good as mine... price possibly but performance outways this | | Similar Products Used: | hayes hfx 9
avid juicy 3 (sh1t, do not buy these)
shimano saint
hpe m4 | | Bike Setup: | specialized bighit, 2008 888rc3, 2008 dhx 5.0, formula the one with goodridge hoses, truvative parts etc | | Bottom Line: | amazing brake, well worth the money. ended up costing about 370 in the end due to braided hoses but worth it. never had so much confidence in brakes! buy buy buy | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Cable0guy
a Weekend Warrior
from Torrance, CA
Date Reviewed: June 6, 2008 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | Feel, power, weight, modulation | | Weaknesses: | Price | | Similar Products Used: | Magura, Avid, Hope, Shimano XT 08 | | Bike Setup: | Intense 5.5, Uzzi | | Bottom Line: | The best brakes out there. Great at everything. I hated the Servo-wave of the Shimano XT 2008 (lack of modulation, kept locking up the brakes), so I tried these, and love them. So now the Ones are on both of my bikes. Great to have through the technical sections, and when you want to stop, pull a little harder, and these do the job. One finger braking through all the sections. A little pricey, but you get what you pay for if you want the best. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jon
a
from Culver City, CA
Date Reviewed: May 7, 2008 | | Favoriate Trail: | sullivan cyn. | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$600.00 | | Purchased At: | Helens S.M. | | Strengths: | Ultra high quality! Tons of stopping power, and the sweetest modulation I've ever experienced. | | Weaknesses: | May be a bit pricey, but I don't mind paying for quality. | | Similar Products Used: | Hayes, Avid, Shimano... I've tried almost all of whats out there, and nothing comes close! | | Bike Setup: | Intense 6.6, 36 Talas RLC, DHX 5, Industry 9 Enduros, Thomson, Race Face Deus, XO...etc | | Bottom Line: | I bought these brakes just on the strength of demoing a couple of bikes with the K24's on them... and I couldn't be happier! They took a couple of rides to set in, but WOW, these are great. Powerful, smooth and easy to ride.
Also , customer service from Formula USA has been great too. I call with some questions and to order the bleed kit (a must if you are going to cut your own lines...). The guys were friendly, and I received my parts the next day! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kane
a Cross Country Rider
from Fairfax, CA, USA
Date Reviewed: March 10, 2008 | | Favoriate Trail: | Anadel in Santa Rosa | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | Smokin Brakes: These are the 'real McCoy'. Wow! Modulation, modulation, modulation. Stopping power, stopping power, stoping power
BLING, BLING, BLING
These brakes are machined to tight tolerances. The pad contact switch is stiff without a little grease, but like the lever adjustment dial the gold colored CNC (?) adjusters are beautifull. The levers are comfortable for that one finger braking. One finger braking is like one hit ... (you know what). Very rare, but rewarding when you find it. The adaptors mounted my Vanilla fork very easily.
The brake in period was a half of my first ride.
When, I got my Turner, it was so much better than my Santa Cruz Superlight. (The Superlight was so much better than the Ritchey hardtail that I rode in the 90's). That's because it is really easy to recognize greatness. It's like a beautiful girl. It only takes a glance. (Although, a 'toilet' inspection is recommended.
These brakes have that quality.
| | Weaknesses: | Me:
Ah! Honey, I got some new parts for my bike, aren't they nice looking.
Spouse:
Expensive?
Me:
Well they were a little expensive sweety. They cost a $100. But, I want to be fair, so I'm going to rub your feet tonight and buy you some flowers.
Spouse:
Your wonderfull!
Me:
I love you! | | Similar Products Used: | Hayes, Marta, K24 | | Bike Setup: | Turner Burner | | Bottom Line: | Pretty piss poor to do a review after two rides ... but WOW!! And I mean WOW!
My out the back door ride is Tamarancho in Fairfax. Ten miles of single track with 56 switch backs. The 28 downhill switch backs are a fabulous test of modulation. So sweet. Stopping power: from slip sliding to caboom.
I'm running the same 180 F/ 160 R combo as used on the K24's. The K24's rock, but as good as the modulation is compared to other brakes I've ridden,
"The One's" have more modulation.
Italy is the design capital of the world and compared to the ugly 'stoker' or the Marta's these brakes are beautifully finished.
Tips:
1. When/if you shorten your hoses, don't use cable cutters to cut the hose! These hoses are multi-layered and they need the brake hose cutting tool with a fresh razor blade!
2. If you are installing the rotors new hubs no worries. If you are installing the brakes on your previously used hubs, run your finger over the screw holes. If you feel metal burr over the screw hole, take a fine file or sand paper and smooth off the burr. This is true for any brake rotor. My crossmax wheels are a little old and I thought the rotor was warped when it was my aging hubs. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
loren
a Downhiller
from norcal
Date Reviewed: February 21, 2008 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | Tons of power
Inbredable modulation
great lever feel
awesome adjustments
light | | Weaknesses: | price
lack of braided lines | | Similar Products Used: | formula oro puros
hfx9s
hope minis | | Bike Setup: | V10 with a 40 | | Bottom Line: | Best brakes ever end of story, but kind of expensive | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Julio
a Downhiller
from The Netherlands
Date Reviewed: February 12, 2008 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$600.00 | | Purchased At: | LBS | | Strengths: | Looks very beautifull
Super ligth weigth
Extremly powerfull
Huge 24mm pistons
The Adjustments are over the top
Brake Fade free
Brake levers feels solid and great
Awesome modulation
| | Weaknesses: | None!!!! | | Similar Products Used: | Hayes HFX9,Hayes Mags,Avid Juicy 3 and 5,Shimano XTR,Avid codes | | Bike Setup: | Trek Session 10,Revox,888 ATA WC,Alligator rotors,Formula The One with goodridge lines,Bontrager cranks,tires,pedals,Sram X.O shifter,Sram X.O limeted edition derailleur, | | Bottom Line: | I think no brake will ever surpases this high end Formula brake in terms off braking power,modulation,Adjustments and weigth.Iv'e riddin plenty off great brakes but nothing comes realy close to the formula's,the formula's came with 203mm formula rotors but i switch them for Alligator windcutter rotors that make the formula's 50gr ligther.Formula The One is pretty expensive but well worth the money when you ride them and i can tell you once you riding The One you never wanted to go back to any other brake on the market. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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