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singlefin
a Weekend Warrior
from San Diego, CA, USADate Reviewed: November 14, 2010
Strengths: simple fix for crappy oem brake pads on canti's. replacement cartridges for 8 bucks. no squeal, good bite.Weaknesses: none so farBottom Line: anything would be better than what i was using. these are quiet, no chatter and have good bite. the other option i was thinking about was the two compound mtb pad from kool-stop, but this was available at the lbs so there you go.
Favorite Trail: Noble
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$19.00
Purchased At: Black Mnt. Bicycles
Similar Products Used: stock
Bike Setup: surly cross check
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jkretsch
a Racer
from Folsom, CADate Reviewed: April 3, 2010
Strengths: Great stopping power. No squealing or chatter.Weaknesses: None found so far.Bottom Line: I've tried alot of different pads over the course of the last 6 months trying to find a pad that doesn't squeal. I've tried the usual toe-in, toe-out, no toe, with too many pads to mention. Finally, I found a brake pad that works perfectly with no squeal or chatter. These pads are awesome and worth every cent.
Favorite Trail: all
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Similar Products Used: Too many to count.
Bike Setup: Cyclocross bike with cantilever brakes.
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FAILSAFE
a Cross Country Rider
from SCOTTSDALE, AZDate Reviewed: January 3, 2009
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.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.
Favorite Trail: DESERT
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At: 123BIKES
Similar Products Used: everything and I DO MEAN everything
Bike Setup: Mavic Crossmax ceramic rims, Avid Arch Supremes
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Levi Van Stedum
a Weekend Warrior
from Norfolk, VADate Reviewed: May 5, 2008
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.Bottom Line: Great set of pads. If you are needing to upgrade, I would spend the extra money!
Favorite Trail: York River State Park
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$28.00
Purchased At: pricepoint
Similar Products Used: Jagwire
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JASON
a Racer
from MINNESOTADate Reviewed: September 15, 2007
Strengths: work as advertisedWeaknesses: more expensive than your typical pad - but you have to pay for qualityBottom 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!
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At: ebay
Similar Products Used: avid (rim wrangler), shimano
Bike Setup: v-brakes; what else matters?
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charles
a Cross Country Rider
from hollandDate Reviewed: June 24, 2007
Strengths: braking power, control, performance in wet or mud, no squeeling.Weaknesses: threading is sensitive to rust.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.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$15.00
Similar Products Used: BBB, XT and other shimano stuff
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Josh Martin
a Weekend Warrior
from Sasebo, JapanDate Reviewed: April 7, 2007
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.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.
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$15.00
Purchased At: E-Bay
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.
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Anand Mehta
a Cross Country Rider
from LansdaleDate Reviewed: December 27, 2006
Strengths: Works well in wet or dry. Great braking power.Weaknesses: Pad compound almost too fat. Effects tire removal.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.
Favorite Trail: All
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Purchased At: 20.00
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.
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