Magura Wolftooth ReMote mounted on my Formula Cura master cylinder. With Cura 4 you ⦠The solution here was easy since the Cura systems share a master cylinder assembly I simply bought a pair of 4-piston calipers and it was plug-and-play to set them up with a quick bleed that I was due for anyways. Six-bolt rotors. Available in the choice of a black, silver, or gold finish, I think the Formula Cura 4 is the best-looking brake system on the market. Now Iâm going hard tangent, but donât see where else these thoughts would go - so to the comments on Formula brakes with them! Itâs also one of the friendlier systems to bleed, not just because it uses a SRAM-esque dual-syringe process but, also because the simple architecture lends itself to helping air escape. I'd love to see some kind of small air spring and damper built into the center of the bar, but I get that's a huge R&D task and one that has it's own set of downsides. I didn't have any issue modulating either system or SRAM Code brakes, or Magura's 4-piston MT series brakes, but there are notable differences in feel that are going to determine to influence the decision. Timely article Andrew.  Just finished the install and bed-in on my second set of Cura 4s on my Firebird 29 build.  As you know my first experience was tainted by an issue with inadequate pad rollback, but after a good bleed the new brakes feel excellent just as you describe.  Looking forward to putting these through their paces. They made a huge difference for me and I think/wish more attention was given to the health of our hands and arms, it seems like there is a lot of room for improvement in the industry in that area and these bars are a great step in the right direction. Now they're finished, and bring new pistons, bigger pads, better retraction and massive power in a respectably lightweight package. Formulaâs two-pot Cura brakes have impressed us in the past thanks to their great lever feel and some neat features. I'm not counting grams, and I think more riders are looking for components that are more serviceable. Weight-wise, the MT Trail Sports are on par with XTR Race at 1/4 the price. If you're a weight weenie on a budget, that's hard to pass up. Yes, Iâve bled lots of Shimano brakes. Have I mentioned how much I love my Wolftooth ReMote? Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Formula RX disc brake kit (black) front-⦠1 product ratings - Formula - Brake set Cura 2020 Gold Polish (front+rear) ready to use - NEW, 1 product ratings - Formula Italy MiXMaster SRAM shifter clamp, RX/T1-S - Left, 1 product ratings - Formula Italy MiXMaster SRAM shifter clamp, R1, The One, RO - Left, 3 product ratings - Formula Italy Lever blade kit, RX, Mega (2010), black, Slide {current_page} of {total_pages} - You May Also Like. In terms of cheaper systems that are serviceable all SRAM brakes can be torn down to bones and everything has a SKU. You are correct: it was ride altering for me. I particularly love solutions like this that allow you to tune your suspension for control and your cockpit for comfort.Â. Formula 1-piece 6-bolt Brake Rotor for RO / RX / R1 / T1 / C1 / Cura. Formula Brakes, There is some room for improvement, mainly there is a good bit of friction in the system and I don't like elastomers, but minor gripes. I'd be interested in that too after having had a SLX lever (BL-M7000) grind down its piston seals until the fluid turned black and the system lost all sealing ability at the lever... Is anyone aware whether the seals etc. Formula has been manufacturing mountain bike disc brakes in Italy since 1993. Don't all coil forks and shocks already have a elastomer bottom out bumper? Cura 4, Our brake performance standards have always been out of the range for the inclusion of mineral oil. Yeah I choose Shimanoâs but thats why I consider them to be disposable. Here's ⦠Formula Cura Brake. *per brake (exept Magura´s MT Trail which have different calipers for front and rear and thereforeonly come as a set**front + rear, w/o rotors Such great memories of when bikes really wanted to kill people between tires that rolled slowly but somehow offered ZERO traction and pedals that wouldn't release it's a wonder I survived. The Cura is Formulaâs first brake to use mineral oil. Itâs a good point, Magura HC lever is the absolute winner for small hands. It was the difference between being able to finish some DH runs without stopping at all vs having to stop 1-2 times to let my hands cool down. I have a lot more to say about these brakes, but I wanted to get it out of the way because like no other product I've tested, I've felt pressure from NSMB readers to write this review. This simple upgrade allows for the direct attachment of Shimano (I-Spec B only) and SRAM shifters on your Formula brake, giving the bike a clean look. updated experience. Ride Formula, The surprise for me was how they helped with control of the bike, it feels kindof like adding CushCore or more suspension, it gives the bike a bit of stability it feels esp. Do report back re. There was a health lashing of sarcasm dished up with my comment... My first suspension forks were Manitou 3's so I am immediately sceptical of anything with an elastomer. We have finally found and use a mineral oil that complements the performance of our brakes. I wouldnât call one easier the other persay. They also have a 30 day return policy (https://fasstmtb.com/pages/3), you can try them and return them if you don't like them or they don't help. We sell the entire range of brake pads and brake discs from EBC Brakes for the FORMULA Cura. Our brake performance standards have always been out of the range for the inclusion of mineral oil. Bleed kits for all Formula brakes, includes two syringes, two brass bleed fittings and tubing CNC aluminum syringe holder ⦠Love that they listened to customers and did the 12* backsweep version. Components - Brakes. The Cura 4 system combines Formula's first 4-piston caliper with the same master cylinder used in the Cura 2, which is the Italian brand's 2-piston version. Throwing aside budget, just for the moment, and without taking aesthetics into question the Hayes Dominion, which Cam and I recently reviewed, and these made-in-Italy Formula Cura 4 brakes have ruined a lot of other brake experiences for me. If you can bleed SRAM brakes you can bleed the Cura. With Cura 4 Formula set a very ambitious goal for themselves, they tried to go beyond even their own expectations. Highlight features include four 18mm diameter pistons aimed to provide the rider with immense stopping power. View cart for details. Product Overview. Let folks mix and match elastomers to control progressively. Tags: Copyright © 1995-2020 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Iâve had good luck holding onto whatever end is still working and swapping new or still serviceable parts in when stuff dies. Despite having some theories, I frankly have no idea why, but the bike geeks are hungry. At least I got most of a replacement lever for free at the LBS. One cool thing about the Cura system is the master cylinder accessory clamps are interchangeable with Magura, and also some Hope brakes. Features, I have had to rebuild one of the Cura 2 master cylinders. The sintered pads last longer, although possibly at the cost of rotor wear though I've never tracked it. They bring back memories of the Girvin Flexstem... Thatâs just cruel! I'm anxious to hear his thoughts, also. The MixMaster handlebar clamp is an option for all Formula brakes. Formula's first new pad shape in years was necessitated by the four piston caliper. They have a positive feel that delivers the level of feedback I've come to like from using Magura brakes. They have less initial bite but similar deep power in addition to adding a bit more modulated feel at the levers. Formula Cura Yeap, we're up in your social medias too. I will start on the resin compound... my personal preference. Making a choice between the best brakes is trickier, especially if you're adding in the shear availability of the excellent SRAM Code lineup and Shimano's proven four-piston brakes. The Formula Cura has been designed from top to bottom with riders in mind. The master cylinder is the same as the Cura 2 brakes I previously reviewed. The Cura is the first Formula brake to use mineral oil rather than synthetic DOT fluid and it also has a conventional compression (rather than extension) actuated master cylinder. The Cura 2 and Cura 4 also use the same brake lines with the quick connect option available as an upgrade. Yes, your fresh Firebird looks amazing by the way! Components - Brakes, This simple upgrade allows for the direct attachment of Shimano and SRAM shifters on your Formula brake, giving the bike a clean look. If you have hand/arm/shoulder issues, they will probably help. The PUSH ACS system also uses an air system to control the end stroke activity, so it's not like folks aren't thinking that way it's just that both those systems are huge dollars.Â. Gear, I haven't the Avalanche Racing system but their hybrid air/coil upgrade looks interesting and my experience with their dampers was FANTASTIC so it's one of those products I'd love to try. Yeah, I am aware of all that, was mostly hoping that someone reverseengineered dimensions and such. I will indeed! The Formula Cura has been designed from top to bottom with riders in mind. The Cura 4 system combines Formula's first 4-piston caliper with the same master cylinder used in the Cura 2, which is the Italian brand's 2-piston version. Yet, this is not the only fundamental change compared to prior generations of Formula brakes. The Cura 4 inherits its quality of materials from its smaller brother, Cura. The Cura is Formulaâs first brake to use mineral oil. I did most my full suspension riding with the sintered brake pad option. Jeff's chasing out all the tiny bubbles. Canât go wrong with Magura MT Trail Sport / MT 5 for the $$$ with the feel v. power v. excellent local support. Intended for general trail use, these 150-dollar, two-piston brakes promise user friendliness, good lever feel and ample power at an attainable price. Formula Olive + Insert + O-Ring for Oro/RX/Mega/TheOne/TheOne FR/R1R/RO/C1. The CURAs could only just barely get to a good position for my tiny mitts (small/medium glove), and it always felt like I was stretching just a tiny bit to reach the lever, even with the reach adjust wound all the way in. This new era of Formula disc brakes has given us the chance to change our status quo. Impossible to say given all the metrics that go into a personal determination but I absolutely believe that, like the Hayes Dominion, they're a system you should squeeze before upgrading those woefully under-powered brakes that came stock on your new million-dollar long travel 29'er. Its sleek design masks its raw power and itâs also proven to be 100 per cent reliable. Weâre getting deeper into final review thoughts here but I really donât see what you use other than elastomers to control compression and rebound here.Â. The expanded friction surface of the pads and the increased thickness guarantee perfect modulation. Dear Uncle Dave: How do you Keep a Secret Bike, Secret? Formula Cura brakes? In fact, it is a fully forged and anodized brake, a production process that guarantees structural quality, reliability over time and low weight. We test the latest CURA brakes from the Italian company FORMULA and find out that Grappa isnât the only powerful thing the Italians produce. In performance and maintenance though, the CURAs win out for me. They go from +6* upsweep to flat and theyâre designed to be used in conjunction with a suspension fork not in lieu of one. You can just push up from the caliper into a batch bucket at the master, but the two syringe system wins for consistent bleeds. Aesthetics are subjective - personally, I think both look great, so it doesn't matter to me, but you may disagree. I don't find the elastomers to be a deal killer, obviously since I bought and kept the bars :) As I said, minor complaints, but there are some downsides to them. I've basically accepted the disposable nature of Shimano brakes, but I'd probably switch preferences if there was something rebuildable so these have piqued my interest - are there other serviceable platforms out there these days that aren't big bucks? Since their Otherwise, it's just a matter of swapping pads and a yearly bleed to keep them running. HAHAHAHA. When it comes to choosing which set of DH-powerful four-piston stoppers to buy there are a lot of factors to consider from how easy it is to buy pads in a pinch (I keep an extra pair of Cura pads at home), to how easy they are to bleed, how much they cost, and finally how long a system will deliver good performance before a fresh system, or a full refresh, becomes desirable. Formula has launched a new gravity-oriented brake, the Cura 4. Formula, They have a bit less initial bite than the sintered pads, particularly noticeable with 29" wheels, but trade that for quieter performance, a nicer initial feel at the lever, more modulated braking, and similar deep power when I'm fully on the binders. Formula Italy Mineral Oil (Only For Cura) 250ml. Aesthetically they don't have a bunch of big tool-free adjusters I'll use only once and I like the clean, organic, look. But yes, lots of interesting (hopefully) things to say in the first look. Basically a great system for us 90%'ers if it comes time to make budget keep-me-riding decisions. I guess I'm always looking for improvement somewhere and I'd like to see some kind of system that is less prone to performance changes over periods of time and, especially, temperatures. The Formula lineup has seen revisions across the range for 2017, wheels, forks and brakes have all either seen new models or improvements made. We have found 11 All Products, 3 Pads and ⦠160mm $27, 180mm $29, 203mm $35. Are these as easy to do? There's also the ergonomic factor; how the blades feel against your fingers and how the brakes feel in use. I have been asked about the value of rebuildable, versus replaceable, components v. the average mountain biker's mechanical abilities. Are they the best brake system on the market? Their press claims theirs was 'the first disc brake in mountain bike history' but to be fair it was the first hydraulic system with Hope and possibly other companies producing cable-actuated systems previously. 175cm front and rear. The reason what pushed me to buy new brakes is because the Sram level tl failed, broken. There are a lot of benefits for people that don't have issues like me, but they definitely helped me with my hand pain. Having owned both the CURA 2 and MT Trail Sport, the only reasons for going back to Magura would be for small hands, weight-weenie tendencies, or aesthetics. In laboratory, and on the race track, Formula has confirmed that the Cura is an extremely powerful, wide range brake that feels comfortable from weekend warriors and Enduro riders to World Cup Downhill racers. The system is simple, with a minimal number of parts that are all replaceable. For an in depth look at how these function, check out the first impressions & teardown I produced with Bikeroom-Jeff. A mystery no one has ever gotten to the bottom of. There's a huge difference between the lightest-action ever of the Hayes Dominion and the heavier, more positive feel of the Cura 4. Any two-syringe job (Formula, Hayes, SRAM, etc) takes a bit more time but I find it more consistently takes one bleed cycle to achieve perfection v. a single syringe setup (Magura, Shimano).Â. A combination of the short reach and generous hook when theyâre dialled in. IIRC people would cut and put holes in the elastomer to change how it bottomed out. It's fully rebuildable, has plenty of leverage at the brake lever, and a classic, positive, consistent, feeling where the harder I pull the more stopping force I get at the rotor. Perfect to help de-clutter handlebars busy with the many clamps todayâs bikes employ. All small parts are available aftermarket including the seals for the four matching 18mm pistons. Youâre on Resin, sintered, or both? Same bleed kit and process, same mineral oil brake fluid, and Formulaâs first new brake pad in a long time. About halfway through the test period, I purchased a set of Cura 4 calipers to update the Cura 2 brakes that have been living on my hardtail when I'm not testing something else. A direction was clear from the beginning: create a brake that had no equal in terms of power and performance, one that was made of the highest quality materials and was accessible to a vast number of riders. The Formula Cura is a clean, simple, and great 2-piston riding brake designed to fit all riders and their bikes. Back Order. My previous experiences with Formula brakes put them solidly in the same brake-pad camp as ShRAMano, which is to say the only pads worth buying are the sintered models. Formula has finally found and use a mineral oil that complements the performance of Formula's brakes. The Formula Cura has been designed from top to bottom with riders in mind. 0 out of 5 (0) The Cura is a clean, simple, and great riding brake designed to fit all riders and their bikes. My personal podium is based on that magic combination of best power and feel. The master cylinder is also a beautifully simple affair with good parts support in my experience. These are the brand new Resin pads that Formula is touting. Jagwire Mountain Pro Hydraulic Disc Hose Kit (Sterling Silver) (3000mm) (Requires Jagwire Mountain Pro Quick-Fit Kit) Not yet reviewed. Same bleed kit and process, same mineral oil brake fluid, and Formulaâs first new brake pad in a long time. The relative success of their systems for aggressive riding has ebbed and flowed with Nicholas Vouilloz racing and winning on their brakes in the 90s, significant aftermarket popularity for their 'The One' system around a decade ago, and recently an impressive World Cup DH resume for their 2-piston and now 4-piston Cura brake systems. Formula DOT 4 Formula Brake Fluid. Get the latest industry news direct to your inbox. After the first look is done. Piston diameter. Hey, I loved those Onza pedals. Theyâre light, cheap, and theyâd be perfect for the application?! Have you bled Shimano brakes? MADE IN ITALY, Combining air and coil has to be the way forward to get the best of both worlds. My initial impressions are in the right circumstances (especially with a lower end fork) anyone would notice the difference the bars make, and as with their moto stuff, for the right rider these have the potential to be ride altering - I think that lines up with what youâre saying. * Actually, in all seriousness, I like Formula's solution for mounting up SRAM shifters and have used it with both the companies' systems. With Cura 4 Formula set a very ambitious goal for themselves, they tried to go beyond even their own expectations. Many forks have bottom out bumpers to prevent forks damaging themselves but they donât work in the sense of a Hydraulic bottoming cone (Manitou / Avalanche) or a bump-stop system like PUSH uses.Â. The MixMaster handlebar clamp is an option for all Formula brakes. Formula Cura 4 Disc Brake Set The four 18mm diameter pistons of the Formula Cura 4 provide the rider with, up until now, unimaginable power. The Formula Cura has been designed from top to bottom with riders in mind. I'm not saying that 40-60 USD is nothing but the right set of brakes is the right set of brakes. This testing process is a little irregular in that the Cura 4 was love at first squeeze for me and never gave me a reason to change my mind. Power and modulation in all conditions with a positive feel. Regardless, as much as I'm happy with cable-actuated brakes on my commuter, I think it's fair to say that Formula opened the doors to modern mountain bike brake systems and it's reasonable that they're quite proud of the achievement. can be replaced by some standard part, since Shimano doesn't offer replacements? The Cura 4 is such an improvement in control, even more so than power, that the 2-piston Cura 2 model I'm been running on my hardtail becomes a bit of a let down. Formula Cura 4 disc brake review. I can't wait for the upcoming review on these https://fasstmtb.com/. No reinventing the wheel here. All my Cura bleeds have been quick and perfect. Gold Formula Cura 4 on test on my Marin. There was no performance issue but it was squeaking on compression,. Iâm tempted to try and find some elastomers that are still live and try and make something to test the theory. I've never had brakes run drag-free with so little effort that didn't rely on some addition pad-moving voodoo magic like Shimano's Servo Wave or SRAM's SwingLink. Fasst Flexx is playing around with different rates / composition for the elastomers and I have a few options to try. Here are the go-to sintered pads. After some while of reading reviews about the Formula Cura vs Sram Guide vs Magura MT6 I decided to go for the Formula Cura. The system is simple, with a minimal number of parts that are all replaceable. 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The Formula Cura has been designed from top to bottom with riders in mind. Formulaâs new Cura brakes signal a major departure from the Italian brandâs previous stoppers. Formula's brake performance standards have always been out of the range for the inclusion of mineral oil. Nothing like the flex stem in either ride or philosophy! All of Formula's other brakes use the same pad but the Cura 4 has a longer version. While I don't expect that even 20% of riders would teardown their own brakes, any decent bike shop will have a tech who can replace a caliper seal in a Cura and I think it's a lot nicer to replace a few seals than to buy a whole caliper. But I do feel that the Cura 4 is an equally impressive platform in terms of feel + power, theyâre also mineral oil which for me simplifies basement-shop service, and I love being about to gut my master cylinder for $20 and some tinkering time. Without taking into consideration brake rotors the Dominions have an SRP of 230 USD per wheel, the MT7 clocks in at 240 USD per wheel, and the Cura 4 will set you back 210 USD per wheel. No other brake than an HC-equipped Magura that Iâd buy for my wifeâs bike. Hose lengths. Features, I'm less skeptical of higher-end resin pads after all my experiences with Magura, and these pads actually live up to their billing. I have ulnar nerve damage in my left hand and they helped better than anything else I have tried, although significant changes in diet and exercise habits off the bike have reduced it dramatically since. Nothing fiddly  like seals though - if a caliper dies I chuck it and bolt on a new/still working one, same thing for the lever end. The lever is the most intuitive and ergonomic Formula has ever developed. It sounds like the 4-piston version improves the performance aspect even more, so as long as those three points above aren't important to you, that would be the route I would recommend. Out of the box, they're a competitive 210 USD per wheel before rotors. Formula's simple solution mounts a MatchMaker compatible shifter on a post.  Iâll be considering these Formulas next time though, they sound good. Anything else is going to be heavy, more expensive, and more complicated and there really isnât space/architecture for say carbon leaf springs. BUT, I was thinking the other day about trying to create coil forks that are progressive in the end stroke like air and f-me if the old type-2 Judy springs didnât come to mind. Formula has been making quality brakes for ages, and I've previously tested the unique oval-piston ROR and their first mineral oil option the Cura 2 with good results, but their first foray into four-pistons are the brakes I've been asked about the most times in my years test-writing for NSMB. Who didnât have a friend almost drown because the elastomers in their Onza or Speedplay pedals froze mid-puddle, or gave a Judy go rigid because the bumpers got hard or etc,Â. The latest brake from the Italian brand is the Cura disc brake, building on a solid foundation of engineering prowess and two wheeled heritage. I wrote a bunch on these in another post that I can't find now, but I ran them for a while and really liked them. Formula also sent me a pair of their latest resin-compound brake pads to try out. With how capable mountain bikes have become at conquering any trail our caliper is proficient in taming the bike to overcome the trail. Shinook - I have a ton of other questions about these bars but will save them for the article on the bars. The lever, designed for the human factor, is our most ergonomic and intuitive yet. on chunky stuff. I used both their consistent sintered compound and their new resin brake pad option. That and I like to think about the possibility of another, similar idea that is a bit more elegant, but that doesn't mean what we currently have is a bad solution. The others are too soft or too firm, to a pretty dramatic extent, so performance is inconsistent.Â. With the latest pads fitted, the Formula Cura 4 is a fantastic brake. Just make the coil way longer and the elastomer part way shorter. Something went wrong. Formula starts a new era with the Cura disc brake. The absolutely massive Hayes Dominion four-piston caliper is paired with their master for the lightest lever action on the market. Gloss black, polished alloy, gold. Shop for Hydraulic Hoses Mountain Brakes & Accessories Parts at Performance Bicycle ... (Cura) Not yet reviewed. Does that matter? I get it. $47.99. Dammit you have me wondering about a set of these for the next build vs adding another set of Magura's to the fleet. The long lever blades provide plenty of leverage and easy to control power. Posted in: For a really thorough test I added 45lbs to the front of my bike... no just kidding, I love this photo and it's an excuse to plug the KRS seat. The only major complaint I had is that I felt the softer two elastomers were kindof useless, I'd rather see more granularity in options around the middle firmness setting, but the two elastomers in the middle (yellow and red) were the ones I found the most useful. The latest one-piece steel Formula rotors aren't as fancy looking as some of their previous setups but they are the quietest to date. Based on lifespan I'd probably put my own cash into the sintered pads in either event for the extra $10 a pair but I can confirm that next time I'm actually pulling the trigger on pads for my hardtail because the Resin pads are sort of glorious on a greasy day. For more information check out the Cura 4 at Ride Formula. I wonât review that entire process here, but I want to mention that the Cura system is the fastest fully-serviceable system to tear down and rebuild that Jeff and I have done. @Andrew Major - nice review. Their support is great, as well, I spent well over an hour on the phone with one of the owners discussing their bars and our hand issues. Formula Cura / C1 / CR1 / CR3 Clamp Adapter for X9 / X0 / X01 / XX1 Triggers. we rode a set of each brake again for at least one month on the same bike under the same tester I have no reservations in stating that, I think, two of the best brake systems on the market were released in the last calendar year. 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