Both are good upgrades. I really hate Juicy brakes
and have made this same change myself.
Best, John
and have made this same change myself.
Best, John
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Upgraded my black EX8 2009 with Formula ORO K24's in White 183 & 160. Hope pro II black hubs with white DT 4.2 rims and black DT comp spokes. Gold Hope BB, Hope headset, Hope Skewer in the front, Hope seat clamp. Thomson Elite post. Charge spoon in white. Race face lo riser bars. Maxxis Ardent Front & Aspen rear. PRO grips.
Very happy with bike. It was very good in original spec but was sick of the bontrager wheels siezing.:madmax: But now it is very fast.
26.8 pounds on scales.
Cheers
Very happy with bike. It was very good in original spec but was sick of the bontrager wheels siezing.:madmax: But now it is very fast.
26.8 pounds on scales.
Cheers
I noticed the formula brakes are very reasonable priced on ebay how much better are they than stock juicy 5s? I just don't know much about Formula brakes...Definitely going with hope BB for sure!JAGGY said:Upgraded my black EX8 2009 with Formula ORO K24's in White 183 & 160. Hope pro II black hubs with white DT 4.2 rims and black DT comp spokes. Gold Hope BB, Hope headset, Hope Skewer in the front, Hope seat clamp. Thomson Elite post. Charge spoon in white. Race face lo riser bars. Maxxis Ardent Front & Aspen rear. PRO grips.
Very happy with bike. It was very good in original spec but was sick of the bontrager wheels siezing.:madmax: But now it is very fast.
26.8 pounds on scales.
Cheers
I had mixed emotions about the Formula brakes when i got them. :madmax: Sticky pistons and annoying disc scrub. :madman: However i invested in a Formula bleed kit and give them a good bleeding. Now they are different class. I've moved them right along the bar so they just line up with my index finger and thats all i need. Very good modulation and feel when you adjust the FCS. Pads are very expensive in the uk. I've just dropped a set of superstar sintered in after the first bleed of 2011 the oither week. Cannot comment on them yet but will try them out this week.
They are alot more powerful than the Juicy 5 with a superb feel compared to the on off feel of the juicys. However they are high maintenance for me. I need to bleed every 2-3 months to keep them in top condition. I must be getting air in from somewhere? I nearly threw the towel in and ordered some Hopes but after a quick bleed i'm back in love with them. Maybe the new RX's are lower maintenance???
Cheers
I've moved them right along the bar so they just line up with my index finger and thats all i need. Very good modulation and feel when you adjust the FCS. Pads are very expensive in the uk. I've just dropped a set of superstar sintered in after the first bleed of 2011 the oither week. Cannot comment on them yet but will try them out this week.They are alot more powerful than the Juicy 5 with a superb feel compared to the on off feel of the juicys. However they are high maintenance for me. I need to bleed every 2-3 months to keep them in top condition. I must be getting air in from somewhere? I nearly threw the towel in and ordered some Hopes but after a quick bleed i'm back in love with them. Maybe the new RX's are lower maintenance???
Cheers
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