Formula Disc Brakes... Should i or shouldn't I....

mbnut
mbnut Posts: 155
edited July 2008 in MTB buying advice
I'm thinking about swapping my XT Servowave brakes for a set of formula The One or Formula Oro.... does anyone have any feedback that might help.

I ride mostly in Kent but get over to wales on a regular basis.

Cheers

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  • Chaka Ping
    Chaka Ping Posts: 1,451
    I have Formula Oro K18s, they're very good.

    Don't quite have the modulation of my Juicy 7s, but good stopping power and less temperamental so far.

    Do you not rate the new XTs? I'm not sure the Oros will be significantly better, dunno about The One though.
  • mbnut
    mbnut Posts: 155
    There is not a lot wrong with the xt's... but they are just don't have the wow factor of top kit... i just want the build my bike into the ultimate machine and i have given up drinking so have a bit of spare cash.... i'm also looking to change the wheels too... for something special
  • stumpyjon
    stumpyjon Posts: 3,983
    If you're doing it for bling value (and I fully understand and condone that approach :D ), do it. If it's for a functional upgrade consider whether the XT's really aren't up to the job. I personally prefer my XTs to my Juicy 7s, haven't had a chance to test the OROs though.
    It's easier to ask for forgiveness than for permission.

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  • Sikora
    Sikora Posts: 519
    Unless you think your Xt's are rubbish, i cant see the point spending a few hundred £ just for the looks of different brakes

    I actually think the XT's look better than Formula's anyway
  • Splasher
    Splasher Posts: 1,528
    Prehaps you would be better spending £8.99 on the book "Affluenza". :shock:
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  • mr mangos
    mr mangos Posts: 174
    For my money the XTs look better, and the lightweight 5 spoke rotors are the 'blingiest' around.
  • stumpyjon
    stumpyjon Posts: 3,983
    The XTs do look rather good IMHO :D .
    It's easier to ask for forgiveness than for permission.

    I've bought a new bike....ouch - result
    Can I buy a new bike?...No - no result
  • papasmurf.
    papasmurf. Posts: 2,382
    Formula brakes rock. But unless theres something wrong with your XTs is there much point swapping
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  • Dazzza
    Dazzza Posts: 2,364
    Formula brakes are great i would suggest sintered pads for that extra bite. :)
    The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it.
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