Formula R1 Rotor & Adaptor Kits

Easy to install. Unmatched performance and quality is amazing.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: March 14, 2012
Reviewed by: WILLIE L., California

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Perfect for your R1 or Rx build

I bought both the 180 (F) and 160mm (R) for my Epic 29er build. These bolted up perfectly to my Hope Pro2 Evo's. I'm using the new 2012 Rx's and the rotors run straight right out of the box. I wish they had a rear frame 140mm to 160mm post mount kit. I had to buy the 160mm disc and will have to purchase the 160mm PM to 180PM front adapter (which takes a rear 140mm PM to a 160PM). I've used a few sets of ORO rotors with K18's and K24's. I look forward to the same performance from the R1 rotors.

Pros: Runs straight out of the box. Can be pricey if you have to buy the rotor and adapter separately.

Cons: They need to offer a rear PM 140mm to PM 160mm kit

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: February 11, 2012
Reviewed by: Chris M., Indiana

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Perfect matches for Formula, with good machining

Pretty simple decision if you have Formula brakes and want to put a different size rotor on. These work awesome, are interchangeable between front and rear (the adaptors are good for one size in front and another size in the rear, giving you some flexibility, but a single adaptor will not work with the same rotor in both front and rear).

Pros: Strong, well made and good value

Cons: none

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: August 08, 2011
Reviewed by: Biff, Virginia

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Light and Powerful

I switched from BB7s with some aftermarket rotors to RXs with these and the performance upgrade is awesome. These weigh as little as the lightweight aftermarket ones I had, yet don't get deformed like the lightweight ones did. That's a good product.

Pros: Light and they stop well

Cons: Not cheap

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: July 28, 2011
Reviewed by: Scott K., Pennsylvania

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High quality machining and finish.
Using with The One FR on BlurLTc

Pros: Light and good durability so far (about 40 rides)

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: July 21, 2011
Reviewed by: Bill J., Canada

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Formula R1 rotors are the only ones I'll use. Yes, you can get lighter rotors (Ashima comes to mind), and yes, you might be able to find some that are more durable (though these do not lack in durability), but there is no other rotor that is as light AND durable as these.

The 160mm rotor weighs ~80g. The 180 is under 100g.

Pros: Stylish. Light. Good power & modulation

Cons: Price

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: June 28, 2011
Reviewed by: eric b., Wyoming

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Light and long life

Bonus with these is it comes with the required adapter for cheaper than the rotor alone. No brainer!

Pros: Light
Durable

Cons: None

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: May 16, 2011
Reviewed by: collin b., Washington

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front good, back not so sure

I bought a complete set of R1's and the front has been awesome, but the back is noisey. Not sure if it is the rotor or the shoes, may replace them on the rear.

Pros: one finger braking rocks

Cons: noisey??

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: May 09, 2011
Reviewed by: Kent K., madison, wi

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I've been using Ashima rotors on my bikes, but when I switched my brakes to the R1's I didn't want to chew out the organic pads prematurely. I switched to these rotors and they are practically the same weight at the Ashimas with better bite and modulation IMO.

Pros: Light and durable


Cons: expensive. cheaper to buy the rotor and mount as a set than buying separately

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: March 24, 2011
Reviewed by: Reyhan F., Arizona

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R1 rotors

Formula R1 is an outstanding brake system. Paired with the R1 rotors and you have an amazing braking system at your figure tips.
excellent quality, super light weight and price is right for this amount of quality in a braking system by Formula.

Pros: Red color option. weight and quality

Cons: none

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: February 10, 2011
Reviewed by: Kyle R., Texas

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Worked as advertised I love everything about these brakes including the rotors

Pros: Easy install, light

Cons: None

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: September 11, 2010
Reviewed by: Keith H., Massachusetts

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These are light and cool, but...

They develop some play at the rivets. Formula say it is OK as long as they don't move more than 1/2 mm at the rivet. Mine don't, but it bugs me.

The 1-piece R1 rotor is only 6 grams heavier in the 6-inch model.

In 7-inch model the weight savings is more substantial.

Would Buy Again: No
Would Recommend: No

Reviewed on: September 06, 2010
Reviewed by: DG, California

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I got the adaptor for my brakes and all my adaptor needs were fulfilled. Buy this adaptor, it's the only adaptor you'll ever need. Until you need another one because this one doesn't adapt correctly.

Pros: >black

Cons: >doesn't taste like licorice -1 star

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: September 02, 2010
Reviewed by: danfinger, SFCA

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