Brake pads

[Cuchilo]

I need some new brake pads on my Defy 5 . Is there any preference to such things ?

 

[PpPete]

Depends how much you want to spend.
Swiss-Stop and Kool-Stop are expensive but very good

Discobrakes are cheap and not half bad, lots of colour choice too !

 

[Cuchilo]

[QUOTE 2758657, member: 259"]What kind of brakes are they?[/quote]
Tektro TK-R312 Giant Specific, Dual Pivot ..... to be precise

 

[PpPete]

Other than being dual pivot I've not been able to get any idea of exactly which kind of pads these are fitted with.
Chances are they will be some kind of Shimano "clone"

 

[Cuchilo]

I asked about them in the LBS a while ago and it was mentioned that I may want to invest in some carriers but to wait until these ones had worn out .

 

[PpPete]

I guess in that case the existing pads are the Sora/Tiagra style one piece pads? Like this
The higher level (Shimano) groupsets use a carrier/replaceable pad system. Or if you are feeling flush Kool-Stop do some really classy ones.
I can't honestly recommend the disco brake carrier units, but their drop-in pads are fine.

 

[Cuchilo]

Hmmmm the price of just replacing what I have seems better for now as all my pennies are going towards a TCR advanced

 

[vickster]

Just take it to Giant in Twickenham? I bought some Clarks pads to fit (not yet done) for a decent price from Evans otherwise

 

[Cuchilo]

I did just that and have been told I need a new chain and cassette aswell . On the up side I did get to see my TCR again and whisper to her that she will be home with me within two weeks

 

[DooDah]

as @vickster says, Clark pads. Much cheaper than other but very good. I think I bought a pair with two spare cartridges for 6.99 from Wiggle

 

[vickster]

I did just that and have been told I need a new chain and cassette aswell . On the up side I did get to see my TCR again and whisper to her that she will be home with me within two weeks

Oh, get it all sorted by the LBS at the same time unless you are technically minded and have all the tools

 

[PpPete]

If you are getting a new bike then you can leave the chain & cassette as is for a while, the changing may not be 100% but they won't do any harm.
You don't need any tools for the brake pads (beyond allen keys)

 

[Cuchilo]

Giant ,Twickenham changed the pads for me while I dribbled at the new bike . £8.99 Not hard to change I know but they just did it and checked the bike over .
The Defy 5 is my baby and gets used every day ( I cant bear to call her a winter bike just yet ) I was quite surprised when they told me what needed changing but ive done about 1800 miles in four months on it so can see why .
I guess you guys need to change things more often but im thinking I need to brake less and free wheel more
The new bike wont be going out as much as its a lot of money to me . Ive already made it a cot in the bedroom
I will get the new bits as soon as though as I cant be dealing with standing up to speed up and getting my nuts slammed back into the saddle !

 

[derrick]

Koolstop Salmons this time of year, there ain;t no other.

 

[slowmotion]

Considering they cost about £18 for a set, I was distinctly underwhelmed by the performance of Koolstop Salmons. Sorry.