williams Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 (edited) Probably one "unnecessary topic" as some mod would say but meeeh. I basically wan't a disc brake on the back now, and I've have ordered a set of shimano saints for me, BUT they're delayed. So I've been given a set of "formula R1" brakes. Are these good enough? I've never heard of them and I rather know before I get there if they're good enough on the rear of a MOD (20"). Probably going to use a 180mm disc just because I can Do they do the job for a week or two? cheers. Edited August 24, 2012 by williams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostrider88 Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Pretty expensive solution for week or two...You just got Vees, use them ffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williams Posted August 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 (edited) Pretty expensive solution for week or two...You just got Vees, use them ffs. Im getting them for free mate, and I got a new rim to and don't wan't to grind it and remove the sexy black sidewall haha;) Are the formula brakes good? Edited August 24, 2012 by williams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostrider88 Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Im getting them for free mate, and I got a new rim to and don't wan't to grind it and remove the sexy black sidewall haha;) Are the formula brakes good? Yes they are very powerful for what they weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williams Posted August 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Yes they are very powerful for what they weight. Alright, cheers mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence--Trials Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Yes, amazing brakes, the reviews are incredable, amazing power with super light weight! So so so hard to get hold of second hand though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williams Posted August 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Yes, amazing brakes, the reviews are incredable, amazing power with super light weight! So so so hard to get hold of second hand though! Haha well that's good. Is it worth waiting for saints? or should I just stick with this one? Cheers fot the comment man:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostrider88 Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Haha well that's good. Is it worth waiting for saints? or should I just stick with this one? Cheers fot the comment man:) Saints are deffo stronger,but not really sure you need that extra power... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake. Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Stick with the formula r1 if you get them free, try out the saints for a week or so when you get them. Use whichever one you prefer. Then give me the one you don't use, after all you did get them free right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williams Posted August 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 Stick with the formula r1 if you get them free, try out the saints for a week or so when you get them. Use whichever one you prefer. Then give me the one you don't use, after all you did get them free right Will try both out and see how they are like:) hahah dream on;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazykid009 Posted August 25, 2012 Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 The Formula brakes are alright, but I really wouldn't run the for trials. They have very little modulation when set up properly, and go to shite if they are the slightest bit off. They never stay set up either, have problems with leaking under heavy pressure on the lever, and are the most horrendous brake to bleed period. Ride brakeless until you get your saints dude! They're a better brake, and it will help loads with your skill! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williams Posted August 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 The Formula brakes are alright, but I really wouldn't run the for trials. They have very little modulation when set up properly, and go to shite if they are the slightest bit off. They never stay set up either, have problems with leaking under heavy pressure on the lever, and are the most horrendous brake to bleed period. Ride brakeless until you get your saints dude! They're a better brake, and it will help loads with your skill! Well I think that they are alright actually, much better than my vee's and really good. Haven't had any problems with it sofar. And I've ridden brakeless before and it's not 'my thing'.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence--Trials Posted August 25, 2012 Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 Have they fully bedded in? and what discs are you using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williams Posted August 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 Have they fully bedded in? and what discs are you using? No they haven't:) And I switched disc for like a hour ago to a a2z wavy:) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazykid009 Posted August 25, 2012 Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 Well I think that they are alright actually, much better than my vee's and really good. Haven't had any problems with it sofar. And I've ridden brakeless before and it's not 'my thing'.. I was looking at it more from my mecanic's point of view... it won't stay good for long! Willing to be proved wrong though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williams Posted August 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 I was looking at it more from my mecanic's point of view... it won't stay good for long! Willing to be proved wrong though... Yeah you have a point... But I think this brakes can stand untill Thursday? Or can they? I appreciate that you wan't to help me mate! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazykid009 Posted August 25, 2012 Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 I've seen brakes that haven't even stood being sat in our storeroom at work for a day... but yes. Give it a go and if not ride a bit more flowy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted August 26, 2012 Report Share Posted August 26, 2012 go for the saints. no contest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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