The last Formulas I owned were a set of B4s in 2002, but I recently rode a bike with RXs and was very impressed. So I've invested in a set. How are other users finding them so far? Any hints, tips or known issues with them? Cheers. 😀
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And thanks to Toby at Propel for all his help!
look forward to responses, I am thinking about gettig a set of these, but can't decide between this and Hope tech M4s. They certainly look rather spiffing!
I should be getting 3 new bikes with these today!!!
but i have tested a few and they ar good, not as much feel as my 2old2 style the omes nut just as powerful...
a great brake
I just fitted a set of black RX to my wifes 575 for her birthday. I've also been really impressed by the RX1 brakes on my Zesty.
They have far more power than the Hope X2's on my old Orange 5 and, more importantly to me, far far better modulation. We havn't had our brakes that long so can't comment on their long term performance but we'll be using them on the same trails we rode (on our old brakes) last year in the Alps, so that'll be a great opportunity for some comparisons.
The Zesty has 180mm rotors front/rear and my wife has 180mm front/160mm rear. She loves them compared to the old Hope Mini Mono's she used to use.
We had a slight problem after we had cut the hoses down. After 1 ride, the levers pulled to the bar despite a bleed through. After a call to Toby at Propel, we gave them another bleed but following his tips.
1. Lie the bike on it's side, so that the lever grub screw is facing upwards, and attach a half full syringe to the lever.
2. Give the syringe a squeeze and then a gentle pull. This will cause a vacuum that will pull the last remaining air from the system.
Needless to say...it worked a charm and the brakes have been fine since.
We are both amazed at the general solid feel of them, the hoses seem really good with little sign of expansion and they just seem to ooze quality.
Used to love Hope (and still run 2007 Mono Mini's on my Handjob) but they feel abit crap compared to the Formula's we now use.
It's worth mentioning that Propel are considering writing their own bleed instructions for the RX/R1 brakes as Formula include instructions in the box for brakes they no longer make!!! Having said that, Propel were more than happy to chat and give advice.
HTH
Nicey nice. How much?
Got them on my 2010 Meta 5 and compared to my other bikes with SLX, Avid 5, Hope M4 & Saint brakes they are spot on, easily as good as the others with good power and modulation. Was a bit dubious about Formula brakes as didnt know much about them but very impressed so far.
Bimbler.....I bought the RX from Evans in Bristol for £315.
That was for front and rear sets, 180 and 160 rotors with mounts and a bleed kit (which we both need as 2 of the 3 brakes we run are Formula).
UK Bike Store is a fraction cheaper but if you ring Evans directly, they'll price match. I didn't bother as Evans had them in stock when i walked in and it would have only saved about £20. My impatience won the day!
Do they have bite or lever adjustments?
i really like these brakes, and have heard good things about them.....where can you buy them as a complete set? i cant seem to find any anywhere?
Dirtynap.....They have lever reach adjustment. My old X2 had reach/bite adjustment which i did use but i'm not missing it on my RX1 at all. I've set them up for one finger braking and they are perfect in feel.
Didzy2009...as above. Try UK Bike Store or Evans. Formula brake do not come complete with rotors and mounts, they have to be bought seperatly as a rotor and mount package. UK Bike Store displays clearly what is needed.
[url= http://www.ukbikestore.co.uk/product/13/formula_rx/formula-rx-disc-brake.html ]Try here.....[/url]
[url= http://www.ukbikestore.co.uk/product/120/r1_stnd_disc/formula-lightweight-hardware-kit.html ]and here......[/url]
cheers nick, nice they really do look the bomb!
i had opportunity last year to get some rx1's full set for 225 brand new oem and turned them down 🙁
wish id have had them now
ok not read anything but the op's post.
Same as you. I had the original B4 and to be fair, even upgraded to 180/160 disk I found them to be fragile and underpowered. I then had a set of mini and found them great. Until Xmas. When I got a pair of RX. Since I have been riding the bike a lot (enough to shoot a pair of pads) and can't fault the brakes. Been to triora and they have been amazing all day long through the day.
Plus lets face it they are very cheap too. I would buy hope if I could afford them. But then having now family and all I have to be a bit more sensible with bike purchases. But you won't be disappointed in the RX. They are very good brakes.