Anyone using 2013/14 Formula R1's?
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I've got a set of the 2012 Formula R1s. They're pretty good brakes when they're working right--light, strong and good modulation. They've got the tight clearance issue though, and as dumb as this might sound, bleeding them every time I change the pads is a decent workaround.
If you don't want to do that, the seals can be upgraded for better pad retraction from Formula if you send them back. I'm not sure what that costs though.
If you don't want to do that, the seals can be upgraded for better pad retraction from Formula if you send them back. I'm not sure what that costs though.
Hi,
I'm thinking of buying new R1 racing.
Does anyone can confirm better clearance in 2014 model?
Cheers, Seb.
I'm thinking of buying new R1 racing.
Does anyone can confirm better clearance in 2014 model?
Cheers, Seb.
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I have 2015 R1 Racing brakes. Found the 1 piece rotors unusable with all the noise. Now running Avid 2 piece and performance is good... Not great.
Rode the new XTR brakes, and If I could do it again I would choose them all day long. The performance benefit clearly outweighs the weight savings.
Better brakes = more speed through the trails and XTR is the best XC brake currently on the market.
Rode the new XTR brakes, and If I could do it again I would choose them all day long. The performance benefit clearly outweighs the weight savings.
Better brakes = more speed through the trails and XTR is the best XC brake currently on the market.
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'19 Trek Emonda SLR H1 Rim Brake (6,250g) | '21 Sworks Tarmac SL7 (7,300g) | '21 BMC Teammachine SLR_01 | '15 Sworks Epic World Cup (10,242g)
Ok, bought R1 Racing week ago. They had good price on CRC. Paid 400euro with 2 rotors and full titanium hardware. RRP650euro.
I could not resist
1. Visual difference: R1 (2011) vs R1 Racing (2014)
2. Measurement
a) Ashima Airotor 160mm
b) Formula 2 piece 160mm
c) Swissstop metallic pad
d) Kool Stop metallic pad
e) Formula metallic pad
3. Other: old spring vs new one
I will stick with formula disc rotor and swissstop metallic pads.
We will see how it works.
Will post some updates in the near future
I could not resist
1. Visual difference: R1 (2011) vs R1 Racing (2014)
2. Measurement
a) Ashima Airotor 160mm
b) Formula 2 piece 160mm
c) Swissstop metallic pad
d) Kool Stop metallic pad
e) Formula metallic pad
3. Other: old spring vs new one
I will stick with formula disc rotor and swissstop metallic pads.
We will see how it works.
Will post some updates in the near future
Last edited by Rappid on Mon Jan 05, 2015 7:12 pm, edited 2 times in total.
That Racing lever is a work of art, I'd love it on the bike just for the way it looks, not that the XTR look shabby, but they can't compete with that look!
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