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Submitted by
FAILSAFE
a Cross Country Rider
from SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Date Reviewed: January 3, 2009 | | Favorite Trail: | DESERT | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$25.00 | | Purchased At: | 123BIKES | | Strengths: | There is not much to say except that after trying everything under the sun, these are unbeleivable..period. There is nothing that even comes close to the stopping power. I have lived with brake squeal for years and not only are these super quiet, the stop like throwing our a 50# boat anchor. | | Weaknesses: | None that I am aware of yet. | | Similar Products Used: | everything and I DO MEAN everything | | Bike Setup: | Mavic Crossmax ceramic rims, Avid Arch Supremes | | Bottom Line: | I can't say enough about the fact that after literally years of trying different brake pads these are not only the ones that do not make any noise, the stop like nothing else available. Some of the issue has been the Arch Supremes with the ceramic rims but I am using Kool Stop Green ceramic insert pads in each holder and the just work flawlessly. If you have had problems with poor braking and/or squealing of any kind with ceramic rims these are the ticket. The folks at Kool Stop get 5 stars for helping me solve the problem. They showed the interest to help and for that I am very appreciateive. They are wonderful people and make a great product. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Levi Van Stedum
a Weekend Warrior
from Norfolk, VA
Date Reviewed: May 5, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | York River State Park | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$28.00 | | Purchased At: | pricepoint | | Strengths: | These things can stop you on a dime and still allow for perfect modulation when braking. I replaced these with an older pair of pads and the difference is amazing. | | Weaknesses: | The price is a little high, but if they hold out for an extended period of time, no big deal. | | Similar Products Used: | Jagwire | | Bottom Line: | Great set of pads. If you are needing to upgrade, I would spend the extra money! | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
JASON
a Racer
from MINNESOTA
Date Reviewed: September 15, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$30.00 | | Purchased At: | ebay | | Strengths: | work as advertised | | Weaknesses: | more expensive than your typical pad - but you have to pay for quality | | Similar Products Used: | avid (rim wrangler), shimano | | Bike Setup: | v-brakes; what else matters? | | Bottom Line: | These pads are great and work as they are advertised. The exceptional stopping power & modulation is noticeable in all environments. I have used these for many races, wet and dry and they are flaweless through both. KoolStop came out ahead again with a great product! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
charles
a Cross Country Rider
from holland
Date Reviewed: June 24, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$15.00 | | Strengths: | braking power, control, performance in wet or mud, no squeeling. | | Weaknesses: | threading is sensitive to rust. | | Similar Products Used: | BBB, XT and other shimano stuff | | Bottom Line: | These are good pads. They provide good and controlled braking power while still being able to block the wheel. As for v-brakes, only a ceramic setup works better. Also, these pads work silently, no squeeling, even when wet. In three months, i haven't heard them once. Downside is that i have noticed that the threads develop a slight rust after riding in rain. The good news is that this can easily be solved by applying some oil or grease on the threads before installing. Besides that, these are the best pads i've used so far. However, the rusting threads will cost them one flamin' chili. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Josh Martin
a Weekend Warrior
from Sasebo, Japan
Date Reviewed: April 7, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$15.00 | | Purchased At: | E-Bay | | Strengths: | The greatest brake pad ever! Better then damn near any disc brake on the market and a hell of a lot cheaper! | | Weaknesses: | As before thick pads make for added trouble removing tire. | | Similar Products Used: | Many stock and after market pads by Shimano, Avid, Tecktro, Tioga, Aztek etc... | | Bike Setup: | Giant Rock 4500 (Japan only model) with Marzocchi Bomber 03 Freeride fork, Shimano XT R Deraiuer and Deore Front, Deore shifter/brake combo, truvativ Hussefelt crank 42 32 22 Panaracer Fire XC tires. | | Bottom Line: | If these had come out years ago disc brakes might have never caught on. I've talked several friend out of buying disc equipted bikes in favor of V brakes that can be upgrated to these brake pads. Even when paired with cheap brakes these babies can sure stop a bike! The tripple compound is also great for Japan as gets pretty wet and humid around here. This product is just about the cheapest and most effective upgrade I've ever seen. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Anand Mehta
a Cross Country Rider
from Lansdale
Date Reviewed: December 27, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | All | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Purchased At: | 20.00 | | Strengths: | Works well in wet or dry. Great braking power. | | Weaknesses: | Pad compound almost too fat. Effects tire removal. | | Similar Products Used: | Most other brake pads. | | Bike Setup: | 1998 FSR with a BETD link and a PUSHED 6.75 x 1.75 Fox Vanilla R shock. | | Bottom Line: | Works really well. This pads really do work well and will dramatically improve your braking in both dry and wet conditions. For those of us still using V-brakes, these pads are a must. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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