Formula RO Brakes

Italian brake manufacturer Formula has launched a new model called the RO. It uses oval pistons in the brake calliper—a system that's unique to this particular model. Being oval allows the piston to be 18% bigger than their other models while retaining a compact calliper design. The result is said to be category leading power with the weight of a cross-country brake. All-up the RO weighs 36 Ig (lever/calliper/rotor and hose) and a pair should sell for $800 wirh standard rotors. You can also purchase them with Formula's new alloy/steel rotors for $870 or wirhout rotors for $680 a pair.