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Posted On: July 12th 2026, 01:51 am
New brakes. Radic Kaha.
First impressions:
Super light lever action, almost like there's no seals, fluid.
Bite point adjustment gives a good range. But I like it all the way in for least modulation, as it's plenty of modulation for me, but quick how I like it.
The pads bed in quite quickly, bite well.
The caliper is very stiff, I can't feel nor see any flex. Which I did very noticeably on my previous brakes Formula Cura 4, the caliper twisted, bent, I could feel it, likely around 1-2 mm of movement. This one stays put.
Rebuild should be easy, the pistons have threads, so tool threads in and you pull them out, no need to use a compressor, refill system with fluid to swap each piston seal. This is one of reasons I got them, along with the light action.
These shots was possible due to using a tripod and slow shutter speed.
Rotors:
I think I should try 203mm rotor on the rear as that's the official max on the G1 frame not the 223mm,bjt it's been fine, I'm not a brake punisher. I asked Geometron about adapter issue I had, but they guy that answered didn't say rotor size would be to big, but i forgot about this thing but I wanted to switch and ask Nicolai about it. I will look into it later. It's not really been put through a lot, as I've not ridden as much as super active riders, due to various back, neck issues, being ill a lot especially this year, but also the past 2 years before that. So I suspect it will be fine. But I won't advice eyou to try it anyway.
But the Gam im in the process of ordering, it will be Max 180mm so won't use larger. Got 180mm rotors already on hand but will likely try Brakestuff rotors.
I need to take more pictures by the park at the railway station, but it was too busy lately, early morning would be ideal.
📷 Sonya7iv sel2470gm2
📅 30 June 2026
First impressions:
Super light lever action, almost like there's no seals, fluid.
Bite point adjustment gives a good range. But I like it all the way in for least modulation, as it's plenty of modulation for me, but quick how I like it.
The pads bed in quite quickly, bite well.
The caliper is very stiff, I can't feel nor see any flex. Which I did very noticeably on my previous brakes Formula Cura 4, the caliper twisted, bent, I could feel it, likely around 1-2 mm of movement. This one stays put.
Rebuild should be easy, the pistons have threads, so tool threads in and you pull them out, no need to use a compressor, refill system with fluid to swap each piston seal. This is one of reasons I got them, along with the light action.
These shots was possible due to using a tripod and slow shutter speed.
Rotors:
I think I should try 203mm rotor on the rear as that's the official max on the G1 frame not the 223mm,bjt it's been fine, I'm not a brake punisher. I asked Geometron about adapter issue I had, but they guy that answered didn't say rotor size would be to big, but i forgot about this thing but I wanted to switch and ask Nicolai about it. I will look into it later. It's not really been put through a lot, as I've not ridden as much as super active riders, due to various back, neck issues, being ill a lot especially this year, but also the past 2 years before that. So I suspect it will be fine. But I won't advice eyou to try it anyway.
But the Gam im in the process of ordering, it will be Max 180mm so won't use larger. Got 180mm rotors already on hand but will likely try Brakestuff rotors.
I need to take more pictures by the park at the railway station, but it was too busy lately, early morning would be ideal.
📷 Sonya7iv sel2470gm2
📅 30 June 2026
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