Bigger is better!!!

[Tim29]

Been trying to get these Code R brakes to work for a decent long downhill and without fading and squealing like a dying pig.
I have trick stuff pads, and tried about every pad exp the new carbon metallic braking pads as there impossible to find in the states.
So made a bracket and slapped the Hope 225mm rotor up from give it a go tomorrow see how it rolls, or should i say slows the roll!!
Wasn’t able to find a stand-off bracket so put my mill to work.
Why buy one when you can make one for 5 times the cost. Lol
2hrs 16 min to machine that hanger.

 

[R120]

Nice - I am keen to try the Sram 220mm rotors when/if they hit the market

 

[Tim29]

Nice - I am keen to try the Sram 220mm rotors when/if they hit the market

Braking had a 220mm kit out you should be able to find it in UK.

 

[R120]

Yes I have seen that doing the rounds, and I think TRP are bringing one out shortly.

 

[Kiwi in Wales]

Well done Tim, nothing like having the tools available to make your own brake stand off adaptor.

100% agree with you. For me, a bigger rotor is definitely better, you can feel the difference for sure

I am running the recently new mineral oil Formula Cura 4 pots with sintered pads on the front of my 2019 Levo with the new Formula 220mm rotor and 160-220 adaptor. Been very happy with the power and modulation over the last 6 months of use. It has taken my one finger braking to a completely new eye popping level
I used to be a real big Formula fan a number of years ago (R1’s, T1’s and the super powerful RO’s) but they all used to seep fluid and destroy my bar and frame paint work and they could be a bit tideous to set up without the rotors dragging on the pads . Now they have gone down the mineral oil route and they have a much bigger pad/rotor clearance it is back to happy happy Formula brake days again!
I managed to get the brake, 220 rotor and 220 adaptor from the same seller (Lordgun) but see they are now out of stock re the rotor as I suppose everyone is going down this bigger rotor route now .

By the way, loving your post on the tyre and rim test. Just ordered an 2.6 EWild for the rear. Awesome work mate ?

 

[Dirtnvert]

Very nice! The new slx 4 pot with a 220 rotor might be a cheap powerful option. Keep my eye on His thread for adapter/rotor combo options. Eebs!!necessity is the mother of invention

 

[Eckythump]

Take care if loading into uplift trailers ?

 

[Doomanic]

Lordgun

Interesting. They've come up as the cheapest a few times when searching for stuff but the About info seemed a little vague and I was wondering if they were a scam site.

 

[R120]

Well done Tim, nothing like having the tools available to make your own brake stand off adaptor.

100% agree with you. For me, a bigger rotor is definitely better, you can feel the difference for sure

I am running the recently new mineral oil Formula Cura 4 pots with sintered pads on the front of my 2019 Levo with the new Formula 220mm rotor and 160-220 adaptor. Been very happy with the power and modulation over the last 6 months of use. It has taken my one finger braking to a completely new eye popping level
I used to be a real big Formula fan a number of years ago (R1’s, T1’s and the super powerful RO’s) but they all used to seep fluid and destroy my bar and frame paint work and they could be a bit tideous to set up without the rotors dragging on the pads . Now they have gone down the mineral oil route and they have a much bigger pad/rotor clearance it is back to happy happy Formula brake days again!
I managed to get the brake, 220 rotor and 220 adaptor from the same seller (Lordgun) but see they are now out of stock re the rotor as I suppose everyone is going down this bigger rotor route now .

By the way, loving your post on the tyre and rim test. Just ordered an 2.8 EWild for the rear. Awesome work mate ?

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Your bike keeps getting more and more mental!

 

[Dirtnvert]

Only a matter of time before Gary Fisher makes a 240 and then shimano decides the 230 is perfection

#moderatelybiggerisbetter ?

 

[Doomanic]

Rim mount discs are the future...

 

[Dirtnvert]

Holy! And look at those calipers. Twice as much power as my truck probably
#want

 

[Eckythump]

And we’re back to rim brakes before you know it?

 

[Kiwi in Wales]

Interesting. They've come up as the cheapest a few times when searching for stuff but the About info seemed a little vague and I was wondering if they were a scam site.

I have purchased from them a number of times with no issues ?

 

[Kiwi in Wales]

Take care if loading into uplift trailers ?

Don’t do uplifts so that will never be a problem ?

 

[Tim29]

That 225 with trick stuff pads makes saint brakes look weak!!
But still has the code feel
I did 32 miles today and 9 long 3 mile steep DH RUNS with heavy braking 180 switch backs from high speed and usually by the third switch back i can’t let the bike run out in straight as i don’t have enough brake left with 3 fingers pulling.
My rear rotor isn’t blue, and my brakes only had a little squeaking after they cooled at the bottom but cleared up in a few miles of trail.

 

[steve_sordy]

Rim mount discs are the future...

Not in the mud and wet around here in the wet season!

 

[All Mountain Coaching]

Nice - I am keen to try the Sram 220mm rotors when/if they hit the market

I saw one for sale, but thought it was fake or something as couldn't find any info about them.

 

[R120]

yes only been seen on pros bikes to date

 

[Tim29]

Tires have gotten two good in last two years and add the ebike weight and we back to 2005 DH bike braking issues.