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Brake Comparison - Honest

Last post 08-15-2008, 3:26 PM by Bonz. 4 replies.
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  •  08-14-2008, 5:48 PM 5876

    Brake Comparison - Honest

    O.k OC boys, 

    I know a few of you have switched over to the Formula, The One brakes. If any of you went from Avid Codes to these, lets hear the comparison. I can get a pro deal on either set (the CODES will be the white 08's) & want some opinions. I am currently running Codes on my DH bike & love them, super powerful.

    Cheers,

    Stu

  •  08-14-2008, 6:43 PM 5877 in reply to 5876

    Re: Brake Comparison - Honest

    My buddy went from codes to The Ones and he likes them. However for the price premium I personally wouldn't bother. The levers feel funky on The Ones too. I much prefer the Codes in that department. The modulation abilities of The Ones is really nice though. Maybe Shitty'll chime in.
  •  08-14-2008, 6:57 PM 5878 in reply to 5877

    Re: Brake Comparison - Honest

    Yeah, price is a small issue, almost $100.00 more. I love my old Codes as well, especially the lever feel. I'll try some of the OC boys brakes when I'm down in a week or so.

    Shitty? That guy has a screw loose, doesn't he? Not to be trusted Geeked 

     

  •  08-15-2008, 2:53 PM 5894 in reply to 5878

    Re: Brake Comparison - Honest

    Hey Stu, I had the Codes and really like them alot. They felt great, stopped great, but one problem we could'nt seem t o get rid of no matter what we did, the rear brake HOWL!!!! It would vibrate the bike so bad you got a sweet ball tickle if you were sitting on the seat! I could'nt stand it any more so i went with the ONE's. Winston and a couple of the other guys loved them so i went with them. Luckily my LBS (the Switchback) was able to return them to Sram and credited me the amount i spent on them towards the Formula's.

     Now to the ONE's, I'm loving them also! They feel great, good stoping power, I dont think they are as strong as the Codes(stopping power) But they seem to stop me just fine and i'm 220lbs! Tey feel like they weigh a 1/4 of the Codes, witch is good if you're a weight weannie(like me)J/K. Hey, they stopped me so good on Tues Techno ride i was able to link the T..... D... to the D.... S.... for the first time!!

     If you get a deal on the Formula's i would go with them. That's my HONEST oppinion!! Coming from a "nutcase" take it or leave it. See ya soon!

     

    shitty

     


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  •  08-15-2008, 3:26 PM 5897 in reply to 5878

    Re: Brake Comparison - Honest

    Who cares Stu!  You don't use your brakes anyway.  Put avid mechanicals on it, and call it a day.
    Turn down the suck!
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