FormulaCura X
No RRP published on rideformula.com
- Pistons
- 2 x 24 mm
- Fluid
- Mineral oil
- Lever
- Carbon
- Hose
- Kevlar, 175 cm
- Weight
- 325 gPer brake with 850 mm hose, 160 mm 1-piece rotor and hardware, claimed
Overview
The Cura X is the lightweight two-piston version of Formula's Cura brake, with carbon lever, titanium hardware and a claimed 325 g.
Cura is Formula's mineral-oil MTB disc brake family with fully forged and anodized master cylinders and calipers.
The Cura X is the lightweight luxury version of the two-piston Cura: it adds a carbon lever with tool-free adjustment, titanium hardware on the master cylinder and caliper, a lightweight half-collar clamp, braided Kevlar hoses and aluminium-backed pads, saving 34 g over the standard version.
- Carbon lever blade, titanium screws
- Braided Kevlar hoses
- Two 24 mm pistons, PM6 caliper
- 34 g lighter than the standard Cura
- Claimed 325 g per brake
Gallery
Full specifications
Master Cylinder
- Type
- Axial, flip-flop design (ambidextrous)
- Body Finish
- Glossy Black / Polished / Gold
- Clamp Color
- Matte Black
- Screws
- Titanium
Lever Blade
- Material
- Carbon
- Color
- Matte black
Caliper
- Type
- PM6 with 24mm pistons
- Body Finish
- Glossy Black / Polished / Gold
- Screw color
- Titanium
- Pad type
- Organic compound (aluminium back plate)
- Hose lenght
- 175cm (front & rear)
- Hose finish
- Kevlar
- Feeling Control System
- Not compatible
- Speed Lock
- Optional / Caliper side only
- MixMaster
- Optional (Shimano I-Spec EV or SRAM)
- Brake Pads
- All Compatible
- Rotors
- All Compatible (6H & Center Lock)
System Weight
- With 850mm hose, 160mm 1-piece rotor and all mounting hardware
- 325g
Manufacturer specification — Formula. Specs and prices can change; check with the brand or your dealer.
Formula Cura versions compared
| Cura 4 Kashima | Cura 4 | Cura | Cura X | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — | — | — |
| Pistons | 4 x 18 mm | 4 x 18 mm | 2 x 24 mm | 2 x 24 mm |
| Fluid | Mineral oil | Mineral oil | Mineral oil | Mineral oil |
| Lever | Two-piece, tool-free reach, FCS | — | — | Carbon |
| Pads | Sintered (organic included) | Organic | Organic | — |
| Rotors | 6-bolt and Center Lock compatible | 6-bolt and Center Lock compatible | 6-bolt and Center Lock compatible | — |
| Hose | — | 175 cm front and rear | — | Kevlar, 175 cm |
| Weight | 400 g | 379 g | 359 g | 325 g |
| E-bike rated | — | — | — | — |
Formula Cura X: FAQ
How much does the Formula Cura X weigh?
Formula quotes 325 g (Per brake with 850 mm hose, 160 mm 1-piece rotor and hardware, claimed).
Is the Formula Cura X suitable for e-bikes?
Formula does not specifically rate it for e-bikes. Check the manufacturer’s approval and your bike maker’s recommendations before fitting it to an eMTB.
What are the key specs of the Formula Cura X?
Pistons: 2 x 24 mm; Fluid: Mineral oil; Lever: Carbon; Hose: Kevlar, 175 cm.
What other versions of the Formula Cura are there?
Cura 4 Kashima, Cura 4, Cura.