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Hi
i need some new pads for my formula rx brakes , ive always used superstar kevlar but fancied some sintered due to the conditions , they are out of sintered in the formula rx

uberbike have them never used them though are they as good as superstar ?

Any alternatives out there?

Thanks


 
Posted : 28/12/2013 9:05 am
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Not used them but these guys are often mentioned as an alternative to Superstar;

http://www.discobrakes.com


 
Posted : 28/12/2013 9:20 am
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I buy uberbike stuff quite regularly.


 
Posted : 28/12/2013 9:23 am
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Disco +1


 
Posted : 28/12/2013 9:26 am
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Uberbike, their Race Matrix compound do what they say on the tin. Wouldn't use anything else now http://www.uberbikecomponents.com/view-product/Uberbike-Formula-Mega-The-One-R1-RX-RO-T1-Race-Matrix-Brake-Pads


 
Posted : 28/12/2013 10:19 am
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Überbike are very similar to superstar,
There sintered pads are really good and a good price to


 
Posted : 28/12/2013 10:21 am
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many thanks


 
Posted : 28/12/2013 2:17 pm
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As above.uber Race matrix on all bikes now.They are superb.


 
Posted : 28/12/2013 3:16 pm
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My Race Matrixes went in the bin after a day and a half of inconsistent alpine erratic shitness. Only did one ride with them in the UK and they were OK so maybe it was just the heat... But anyone who knows me knows I never throw anything in the bin, I've got a box of 3/4 worn pads in the garage "just in case", these on the other hand- bin.

Haven't used Uber's sintered, I imagine they're the same as certain other retailers 😉

Disco sintered weren't great for me, kind of low power and the braking surfaces broke up on a couple of sets (they still worked, they just lost lumps of material). But OK.


 
Posted : 28/12/2013 3:48 pm
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[s]Interestingly (if that sort of thing floats your boat) the superstar F3 pads are available via eBay[/s]

[s] http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4PAIRS-Formula-R1The-One-RX-Mega-Disc-Brake-Pads-F3-/150433307339

And slightly cheaper than their website too...[/s]

Not sintered... I am not a clever man...

These are the sintered ones..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-Pack-SINTERED-Formula-R1-RX-One-Disc-Brake-Pads-F3S-/161008620016

3rd edit!


 
Posted : 28/12/2013 3:52 pm
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Discobrakes excellent. Usually order sets of 4 which are a v.good price and come very quickly. The sister company Carbon Cycles also good and prompt. Had two sets of the Nano equivalent pedals which were the cheapest I found on the net.


 
Posted : 28/12/2013 3:58 pm
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+1 for Uberbike. Great pads, great service.


 
Posted : 28/12/2013 6:24 pm
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D-I-S-C-O

<s'pose you've gotta be old enough to remember the song for that work,& even then>


 
Posted : 28/12/2013 7:30 pm