Brake pads/blocks - Cyclocross Magazine2024-03-28T19:14:27Zhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/forum/topics/brake-padsblocks?feed=yes&xn_auth=noThanks for the replies guys.…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2009-12-18:1198434:Comment:492152009-12-18T07:24:53.512ZSteve Kirkhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/SteveKirk
Thanks for the replies guys.<br />
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Not on carbon rims, although I am pretty much down to the wear line on my current "No. 1" set..... If I go carbon it seems that the best thing is to get a set with an alloy braking surface? Sorry, getting off-topic!<br />
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I'm definitely going to look into getting some cartridge pads in the off-season. Not seen Ritchey pads over here.<br />
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I've got a set of the Kool Stop Dual compound pads and I was a little disappointed with them. Perhaps I should put them back on and give…
Thanks for the replies guys.<br />
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Not on carbon rims, although I am pretty much down to the wear line on my current "No. 1" set..... If I go carbon it seems that the best thing is to get a set with an alloy braking surface? Sorry, getting off-topic!<br />
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I'm definitely going to look into getting some cartridge pads in the off-season. Not seen Ritchey pads over here.<br />
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I've got a set of the Kool Stop Dual compound pads and I was a little disappointed with them. Perhaps I should put them back on and give them another try.<br />
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Cheers,<br />
Steve hey Steve i got a set of thes…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2009-12-17:1198434:Comment:491872009-12-17T19:07:14.244ZDan Davishttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/DanDavis
hey Steve i got a set of these from kool stop tecktonic pads and they really rock but i don't know if they make them in the post set up?<br />
<a href="http://www.koolstop.com/brakes/index.php#Anchor-International-29754" target="_blank">http://www.koolstop.com/brakes/index.php#Anchor-International-29754</a><br />
Dan...
hey Steve i got a set of these from kool stop tecktonic pads and they really rock but i don't know if they make them in the post set up?<br />
<a href="http://www.koolstop.com/brakes/index.php#Anchor-International-29754" target="_blank">http://www.koolstop.com/brakes/index.php#Anchor-International-29754</a><br />
Dan... I have been running the Ritch…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2009-12-17:1198434:Comment:491732009-12-17T04:32:28.757ZDave W.https://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/DaveW551
I have been running the Ritchey Red pads for years and they last a long time. They also work exceptionally well when it turns wet and muddy.
I have been running the Ritchey Red pads for years and they last a long time. They also work exceptionally well when it turns wet and muddy. First, do yourself a favor an…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2009-12-17:1198434:Comment:491702009-12-17T03:25:49.438ZChris Mayhewhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/ChrisMayhew
First, do yourself a favor and get some cartridge pads. Velo Orange has adjustable pads for $15 a wheel. TRP has a few flavors as well. It makes brake pad changes a breeze.<br />
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Second, are you running carbon rims? I assume not, but I wanted to ask. I've run the green Swiss Stop pads. They stop quite well but as you mentioned they wear pretty fast as well.<br />
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While not glamorous the salmon Kool Stop pads are by far the best pads out there. The wear very well (I can usually get a season out of them),…
First, do yourself a favor and get some cartridge pads. Velo Orange has adjustable pads for $15 a wheel. TRP has a few flavors as well. It makes brake pad changes a breeze.<br />
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Second, are you running carbon rims? I assume not, but I wanted to ask. I've run the green Swiss Stop pads. They stop quite well but as you mentioned they wear pretty fast as well.<br />
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While not glamorous the salmon Kool Stop pads are by far the best pads out there. The wear very well (I can usually get a season out of them), stop well and don't pick up metal shards (like Shimano and a lot of others) which is what kills rims in no time. And they're super cheap too.<br />
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I wore thru the green Swiss Stops about 2-3 times faster than the Kool Stop pads.