Formula mega vs formula the one brakes?

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Formula mega vs formula the one brakes?
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flag hairy-g
Posted: May 16, 2012 at 15:22 Quote
lewisstp wrote:
ditch the formula idea, and go for shimano 2011 xt's (grab a bargin on crc at the moment) or 2010 saints would be my advice.... the feel of formulas to me seem too trippy and grabby. up to you tho... tup
Formulas are cheaper Lew Wink , I quite like the feel of formulas too after previous experience. tup
flag StueySasquach
Posted: May 16, 2012 at 15:31 Quote
The One are for DH, they do a FR version too. If you go to http://store.formula-brake.com/special_offers?page=3 you'll find the info you're looking for. The next page also has some other options.

They turned up in about a week. And I'm still on my first set of pads and going strong.
flag lewisstp
Posted: May 16, 2012 at 15:43 Quote
mini-shredder wrote:
lewisstp wrote:
ditch the formula idea, and go for shimano 2011 xt's (grab a bargin on crc at the moment) or 2010 saints would be my advice.... the feel of formulas to me seem too trippy and grabby. up to you tho... tup
Formulas are cheaper Lew Wink , I quite like the feel of formulas too after previous experience. tup
in saying that, I got a 2010 saint set of brakes for £100 on one of chain reactions one day deals... Suppose it's personal preference though... Smile is this for the demo?
flag hairy-g
Posted: May 16, 2012 at 15:46 Quote
lewisstp wrote:
mini-shredder wrote:
lewisstp wrote:
ditch the formula idea, and go for shimano 2011 xt's (grab a bargin on crc at the moment) or 2010 saints would be my advice.... the feel of formulas to me seem too trippy and grabby. up to you tho... tup
Formulas are cheaper Lew Wink , I quite like the feel of formulas too after previous experience. tup
in saying that, I got a 2010 saint set of brakes for £100 on one of chain reactions one day deals... Suppose it's personal preference though... Smile is this for the demo?
Yeah for the demo
flag hairy-g
Posted: May 16, 2012 at 15:48 Quote
StueySasquach wrote:
The One are for DH, they do a FR version too. If you go to http://store.formula-brake.com/special_offers?page=3 you'll find the info you're looking for. The next page also has some other options.

They turned up in about a week. And I'm still on my first set of pads and going strong.

Might order some tomorrow, all of 'the ones' are out of stock and might not be back in because it's old stock.

What do you use your mega's for?
flag anyexcusetoride
Posted: May 17, 2012 at 1:32 Quote
hairy i never changed the pads in the formulas you used
flag hairy-g
Posted: May 17, 2012 at 2:42 Quote
LeeroyJenkins wrote:
hairy i never changed the pads in the formulas you used
I thought you hadn't but wasn't sure
flag StueySasquach
Posted: May 17, 2012 at 3:00 Quote
I use them purely for DH, But they'd go nicely on a FR bike too.
flag StueySasquach
Posted: May 17, 2012 at 3:12 Quote
mini-shredder wrote:
lewisstp wrote:
mini-shredder wrote:

Formulas are cheaper Lew Wink , I quite like the feel of formulas too after previous experience. tup
in saying that, I got a 2010 saint set of brakes for £100 on one of chain reactions one day deals... Suppose it's personal preference though... Smile is this for the demo?
Yeah for the demo

A complete set of 2010 Saints, F&R with hardware, discs etc....for £100...are you sure? :/
flag StueySasquach
Posted: May 17, 2012 at 3:15 Quote
Anyway, f*ck CRC. Bunch of wankers anyway, I've stopped using them after years of loyal custom. Cheap they may be, but they're getting slack with their listings and service. And you just try making a complaint!

The other bike shops are very good and need the support, otherwise we'll be left with just CRC in the future Frown
flag hairy-g
Posted: May 17, 2012 at 3:37 Quote
StueySasquach wrote:
I use them purely for DH, But they'd go nicely on a FR bike too.

Sounds about right for me then. Smile did you have to pay for shipping?
flag StueySasquach
Posted: May 17, 2012 at 3:42 Quote
I think so, my mate ordered them for me when he got his ones. Shipping or not, it's bloody good value in my books.

Email them if you're unsure. They are Italian though, so you may have to wait a while for a response, lol.
flag StueySasquach
Posted: May 17, 2012 at 3:46 Quote
Here's some shots of mine.

https://www.pinkbike.com/photo/6557167/
https://www.pinkbike.com/photo/7007267/
https://www.pinkbike.com/photo/7007291/
flag hairy-g
Posted: May 17, 2012 at 3:47 Quote
StueySasquach wrote:
I think so, my mate ordered them for me when he got his ones. Shipping or not, it's bloody good value in my books.

Email them if you're unsure. They are Italian though, so you may have to wait a while for a response, lol.

I doubt shipping will be too much. Buy I'll give them an email. Cheers
flag hairy-g
Posted: May 17, 2012 at 3:52 Quote
StueySasquach wrote:
Here's some shots of mine.

https://www.pinkbike.com/photo/6557167/
https://www.pinkbike.com/photo/7007267/
https://www.pinkbike.com/photo/7007291/

They look smart, I'm going to get the grey ones from 2010 because they're cheaper and are in stock. Razz

 


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