Brake pads for commuting

[flying start]

Hi all
Thought I'd ask the all wether commuting lads
Looking to get the best pads I can find really for all whether conditions
My giant rapid has road calipers I have SRAM s27 wheels (aluminium) or some that don't make that black mess?

 

[goody]

I can tell you some not to get 'clarks' hopeless in the wet. the standard tektro ones weren't to bad.

 

[musa]

I've heard salmon koolstops are good and swiss stops

 

[Fab Foodie]

I've heard salmon koolstops are good and swiss stops

Yep, Koolstop Salmon on the front and blacks on the back. That way you can grab a handfull of lever without the back locking-up too easily.
Ok, soft pads wear a bit quicker but the upside is they entrain less grit and your rims will last longer.

 

[downfader]

I can tell you some not to get 'clarks' hopeless in the wet. the standard tektro ones weren't to bad.

Clarks are OK if you clean your rims. The compound is more sticky than the shimano. Only the Salmon's pip them.

 

[2Loose]

I can tell you some not to get 'clarks' hopeless in the wet. the standard tektro ones weren't to bad.

Clarks do various pads, the Clarks Gold that I use are far, far better in the wet than the Shimano Tiagra pads that came with my bike. I think the red stuff makes them work better...or summink!

 

[Poacher]

Another +1 for Koolstop salmons.
Cheap, effective, and sqeal like pigs - better than an Airzound at times, because you're braking and warning simultaneously!

 

[flying start]

Is this the right ones says for BMX? http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=46443 seem a lot longer than the shimano ones I have on Thanx for the help fellas

 

[downfader]

Clarks do various pads, the Clarks Gold that I use are far, far better in the wet than the Shimano Tiagra pads that came with my bike. I think the red stuff makes them work better...or summink!

Thats a good point, iirc shimano do about 10 different types of pads, clarkes about 4... If you only ever use something like a tesco £1.46 pad you're never going to know the potential, LOL

 

[downfader]

Is this the right ones says for BMW? http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=46443 seem a lot longer than the shimano ones I have on Thanx for the help fellas

If they're for V-Brakes, cantilever etc then they'll be fine.

 

[RhythMick]

Yep, Koolstop Salmon on the front and blacks on the back. That way you can grab a handfull of lever without the back locking-up too easily.
Ok, soft pads wear a bit quicker but the upside is they entrain less grit and your rims will last longer.

Ooh good call. Just switched to KoolStops Tectonic. Mixed compound right now but will order a pair of salmons for the front for when they wear out.


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[400bhp]

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FFS

 

[fossyant]

You can't stop the black goo - that's your rims wearing !

Clarks standard shimano cartridge pads are fine - I use them on my commuter and best bike. Stop fine in all conditions. I'll always recommend clean rims anyway - reduces the wear rate

 

[RhythMick]

FFS

FFS ??? Wassup ?


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[400bhp]

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Ghey