Wyatt Earp Posted September 28, 2011 Posted September 28, 2011 A very good mate of mine is riding a set of Elixir CR Mag's on his Specialized, I used them for a while and when built on to his bike we also needed to change the hoses as they needed to be longer, not a days bit of trouble.
Weight Weenie Posted September 28, 2011 Posted September 28, 2011 No Muppets - Formula also works with the Matchmaker system
amasendeinja Posted September 28, 2011 Posted September 28, 2011 A very good mate of mine is riding a set of Elixir CR Mag's on his Specialized, I used them for a while and when built on to his bike we also needed to change the hoses as they needed to be longer, not a days bit of trouble. Maybe I got a Friday set... No Muppets - Formula also works with the Matchmaker system Thanks, that's pretty good to know, heard good things about Formula
Wyatt Earp Posted September 28, 2011 Posted September 28, 2011 Maybe I got a Friday set... Nope, it's all in the breeding oops, I meant bleeding .
Guest Omega Man Posted September 28, 2011 Posted September 28, 2011 (edited) No Muppets - Formula also works with the Matchmaker system Formula The Ones do NOT work with matchmakers. I'd make 100% sure the others do before buying matchmakers. Sorry. Correction. They seem to have their own system called Mix Master. And in true Formula style they look sexy as hell. http://www.competitivecyclist.com/product-components/2011-formula-r1-mix-master-5952.20.1.html Edited September 28, 2011 by Omega Man
FSA Posted September 28, 2011 Posted September 28, 2011 I said they they modulate like a cheaper set...ie they don't I had a set and it's a on or off feeling on the brakes Talk to me again in while...its not if those o-rings go...its when, Dot5 eats rubber Fact, oh when they do go, try and get those parts. As for the bleeding, shimano is piece pie, my elixir cr's a nightmare(but maybe its just me). The problem I have after bleeding them is that they feel fine but let the bike stand for 24 hours and they are pap(happened to me more than once, well done if you are getting it right)My bad, I misread what you said there re: modulation. Correct they don't modulate well at all. I must be lucky with the DOT5 story as I've got a set on a bike that's not been bled or changed in about 4 years. I'll be checking them though after this news. Thanks for the heads up there. Silly of them to use a fluid that would do this, but then I suppose it sell them seals and there must be some heat/pressure benefit from using DOT5?
zork Posted September 28, 2011 Posted September 28, 2011 (edited) got my scalpel ultimate for 2 weeks now.it came out with xx ,i must say so far they are great.i got R1's on my other bike ,they are better but not much. Edited September 28, 2011 by zork
DMD 1 Posted September 28, 2011 Posted September 28, 2011 Oh for goodness sake. Stop phaffing around with scales and reviews. Buy on looks and emotion. I have ridden the Hope Tech X2 for the past 2 years and never had to bleed them. Great stopping power and super cool brakes.
rattlesnake Posted September 28, 2011 Posted September 28, 2011 (edited) I went through the (painful) experience of trying out Avid Elixr R, followed by Hygia SLP and then I finally made the move and got Formula R1's. Best disc brake out there. Period. If you dont believe me check out the reviews on http://www.mtbr.com/...97_1507crx.aspx Edited September 28, 2011 by rattlesnake
rouxtjie Posted September 28, 2011 Posted September 28, 2011 My bad, I misread what you said there re: modulation. Correct they don't modulate well at all. I must be lucky with the DOT5 story as I've got a set on a bike that's not been bled or changed in about 4 years. I'll be checking them though after this news. Thanks for the heads up there. Silly of them to use a fluid that would do this, but then I suppose it sell them seals and there must be some heat/pressure benefit from using DOT5?Yea I think Dot5.1 boils 20deg higher than the shimano mineral equivalent but it doesnt boil any quicker as I understand. With regards to the bleeding, a sign that the o-rings are going is the colour of the brake fluid you are taking out. If its starts to discolour badly to black you probably need to start ordering a re-build kit because your o-rings are being eaten away
Guest Omega Man Posted September 29, 2011 Posted September 29, 2011 If you are getting Avid brakes spend a little bit more and upgrade to Straitline levers. Mine
Caltrigger Posted September 29, 2011 Author Posted September 29, 2011 Well looking at the replies and the pricing online...my choices are: 1st choice - Hope X2 (Good price and Cool green to match the Sculptimate)2nd choice - Shim XTR3rd choice - R14th choice - Mag M8's (pricey!!!) Now I need to decide on groupsets!!!
Caltrigger Posted October 2, 2011 Author Posted October 2, 2011 Would you say Hope Tech X2 or Race X2's??
DMD 1 Posted October 3, 2011 Posted October 3, 2011 Would you say Hope Tech X2 or Race X2's?? Race X2
Thug Posted October 3, 2011 Posted October 3, 2011 I have the Mono-Mini's on my Lefty Scandal with a 180 upfront and a 160 at the rear. Love 'em! Far better than my old Juicy Carbons and my Elixirs on my singlespeeed Saw a couple of pairs of Race X2's this weekend, sure look the biz especially matched up to the 3 bolt Hope rotor and Pro 3 hub.
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