Formula R1 Brake

Here is the new Formula XC brake.
It is lighter than any other brake, they say 270g per brake.

It seems there are 2 lever blade versions:

• magnesium
• carbon

The brake has a black mate finish (master cylinder and caliper) with red bolts, but it seems polished versions are available for some bikes. Check out the pictures below.

The disc is a new lighter design, and a new floating disc is also available. I think that the disk and adaptor kit is sold separately.

Quoting fantaman @ http://www.pinkbike.com/forum/listcomments/?threadid=51408

Just like all Formula brakes the R1 will be available aftermarket in pre-bled 85 and 100cm lines for the front and 150 and 165cm for the rear. These kits include the lever, line and caliper. You need to purchase the rotor and adapter kit separate. The R1 rotor sets will include ti rotor and caliper bolts. Kits will be available with a full, albeit weight reduced, stainless rotor or a aluminum carrier with floating stainless braking surface. Using ORO kits will work just fine and will be a little less expensive.

Additional pictures here.


Polished/color versions: