Formula 2011 TheOne Brake
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Formula TheOne MY10
Rating:
The Good
power, modulation, weight, looks
The Bad
reliability, customer service, pricey replacement parts
Overall Review:

I've got my set 3 years ago for my AM bike. Straight from the box the brakes where lacking power so i decided to buy an original Formula bleeding kit ( 28 euro ! that is for two syringes and no fluid ! )  and bleed the brakes myself. It helped a lot but not for long. I really didn't know whats going on  but aftrer a while the I've noticed brake fluid leaking on my carbon bars and DOT  fluid damaged the clear coat on :( I've tried to contact formula to ask them whats going on and after couple of attempts i finally got reply from a guy barely speaking english saying I have to contact their service guys from UK. After few email exchanges with UK guys they told me that its a manufacturer fault and they will replace leaking master cylinder cup for free.  I sent my brakes to them and got them back a over a month after that cause they didn't  have the parts and have to wait for them to come from Italy. Mounted the brakes on the bike and they wasn't even bleeded !

The brakes worked good for another few months and the problem started again :/

Another thing is the small Alu  bolts:

- one holding the leaver are  easy to damage in crash or lose cause they can undo easily and fall out. Those things are 8.6euro each. I lost one because of crash and three just fell out

- ones that you use to mount the brakes to handlebars you can round them very easily 9.9euro each. I rounded two

- caliper pads screw ( alu as well ) very easy to round. You can get them in kit only which cost 30.70euro !!! rounded one as well

Formula disc rotors 180/160mm nice and light but easy to  bent and hard to make them straight again.

Overall I'm not happy that I bought them. They are really nice when they work but then when they don't they just DONT.  My life rely on those babies and I just don't trust them any more. Will buy new XTR next.

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Specifications

Product
Formula 2011 TheOne Brake
Riding Type
Cross Country
Trail
Freeride / Bike Park
Downhill
Dirt Jump / Slopestyle
Lever Material
Aluminium with Tool Free Reach Adjust
Mount Style
Post
Rotor Sizes
160mm, 180mm and 203mm
Rotor Mounting
6 Bolt International Standard or Centerlock
Fluid Type
Dot 4
Colors
Black with anodized gold accents
Weight
0 lb 12.5 oz (355 g)
Miscellaneous
The One brake has it all, light weight, tons of adjust-ability and mega stopping power due to its 24mm diameter pistons. This brake is the premier brake for DH and All Mountain use.
Price
$326.95
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