Laurence--Trials Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 (edited) So i've been doing a bit of research into disc brakes after was a little too loud to my liking, and i've found the Formula ORO K18 disc brake which is the one i'm interested in getting. However, it only has a 22mm piston as appose to a 25mm on the mono trial and the 24mm on the V2. Thoughts? anyone tried this brake? Would be using it on the front with an 180mm rotor so wouldn't need as much power as if i was using it on the rear. EDIT: also, i'm only around 60kg + 9kg bike. Edited September 5, 2011 by Laurence--Trials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 Yep, will be good providing it's set up well and not contaminated etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence--Trials Posted September 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 Thanks adam, was hoping you'd reply. Will probally go for that then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewG Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 I´m sure for your weight it will be great. My bro had K24 and he is over 90kg and it wasn´t bad. anyway if you finding disc brake which have best bite then bb7 is way(yes it´s heavier brake but awesome) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence--Trials Posted September 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 Sounds like an amazing brake! Will defiantly get it! Shame its so ugly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewG Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 what´s ugly on it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence--Trials Posted September 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 Just dont like the lever style. Prefer something like this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Dunstan Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 They were going cheap on CRC. Someone advised me that getting spares for them is pretty tough. I think they look pretty mean! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles Mallinson Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 I rode them on my commencal for a while, good power and everything but the lever always felt abit weak and stubby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence--Trials Posted September 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 (edited) http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=28021&PartnerID=2812&awc=2698_1315250954_341bc088701110aac1ac36964da391f7 Are these brakes really 150g? is that possible? If they ARE 150g whats the power like? EDIT: i think thats just the caliper actually. Edited September 5, 2011 by Laurence--Trials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence--Trials Posted September 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 (edited) I rode them on my commencal for a while, good power and everything but the lever always felt abit weak and stubby. Stubby meaning short? Could i fit it with this lever blade? http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=22478 It says short but it seems to be longer than the standard and i cant find a 'long' lever blade. Standard one: http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=22477 Edited September 6, 2011 by Laurence--Trials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnyMilton Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 They brake's are awesome, got a pair on my 29er, and I can't fault them(been tempted to by one for my trials bike). A lot of people bitch about the bleeding process, but in all honesty as long as you use an avid bleed kit with them, you'll have no issues bleeding them. FYI Danny Mac used to use these, and he loved them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence--Trials Posted September 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 Ah awesome, what rotor size do you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnyMilton Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 Ah awesome, what rotor size do you use? 180 Alligator rotors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence--Trials Posted September 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 (edited) Fair enough, i'll probably start with 160 then if i need more power move up to 180mm. Because i'll be using an adapter i'm not sure if i'll be able to use 160 though. Just curious.. is this the alligator rotor? Edited September 6, 2011 by Laurence--Trials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnyMilton Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 Fair enough, i'll probably start with 160 then if i need more power move up to 180mm. Because i'll be using an adapter i'm not sure if i'll be able to use 160 though. Just curious.. is this the alligator rotor? Yip they are silly light and silly cheap, and work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azarathal Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 Most likely be a 180mm jobie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence--Trials Posted September 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 i was considering using a gusset rotor to start. How much are those alligator ones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnyMilton Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 i was considering using a gusset rotor to start. How much are those alligator ones? They start at around about 15bucks, and I would get a 180, just to prevent over heating. Check out CRC or xcracer.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence--Trials Posted September 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 They start at around about 15bucks, and I would get a 180, just to prevent over heating. Check out CRC or xcracer.co.uk Over heating? In trial? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnyMilton Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 Over heating? In trial? Yeah for all those G-turns and backwards fakie manuals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence--Trials Posted September 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 haha, not me. I do a nosemanuel (with foot, whats that trick called?) Every now and then but not loads. Are there any of these: http://www.xcracer.com/shop/viewproduct.php?productid=131 without the TI nitrate finish? Heard it makes the brake slippy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnyMilton Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 haha, not me. I do a nosemanuel (with foot, whats that trick called?) Every now and then but not loads. Are there any of these: http://www.xcracer.c...p?productid=131 without the TI nitrate finish? Heard it makes the brake slippy. Wind cutters & Alligator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence--Trials Posted September 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 Had a quick look on ebay found them without the Ti coating on the braking surface and in colours, sorted. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Alligator-Coloured-Rotors-c96g-180mm-Hope-7-colours-/400128649964?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item5d2986aaec#ht_663wt_1139 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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