Hardcore Roadies - what brake pads?

[RRS_Staffs]

Hardcore = those mad enough to ride all winter

Right this year WILL be different
Ive just bought some crud things and I AM going to ride all winter

Previously I get out once or twice a month and my fitness plummets

The thing is on steep descents in the wet my Ultegra brakes occasionally frighten me

So what pads if any offer a decent compromise?
And better still work all year round too

Can 54 people really be argued against here?
For 40 quid on brake blocks!!

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Swissstop_Flash_...


EDIT: Just noticed its 20 quid for 2 pairs

Edited by RRS_Staffs on Wednesday 15th September 16:08

[CerbitonFlyer]

Never tried swissstop due to the price. I've been using Gooey pads made by Halt. For a soft compound pad they seem to be lasting well and the stopping power is far better than the stock pads that my bike came with. Now that the Rainey season is here I suspect they will start to wear down a bit quicker but for the money I would still recommend them

[coupeboy]

I I've been using Kool stop, the work pretty well. If you are going to be out in the really crappy weather I'd recommend full length mudguards.

[Raven Flyer]

Sanding my pads to re-face them made a good difference but I think it has only delayed the purchase of some Swisstops.

[Muzzlehatch]

Swiss Stop Greens are the way to go.

Excellent in both dry and wet, with good feel and easy to modulate the force without them snatching. I've done repeated alpine hairpin descents without them melting, and also used them during the British winter. They're easily worth the money.

[Spiraldep]

Muzzlehatch said:

Swiss Stop Greens are the way to go.

Excellent in both dry and wet, with good feel and easy to modulate the force without them snatching. I've done repeated alpine hairpin descents without them melting, and also used them during the British winter. They're easily worth the money.

What he said. They last so it offsets the higher price.

SD

[markcp]

Another vote for the SS greens from me although mine have began to squeal which is embarrasing when riding in a group...

[Rocksteadyeddie]

Just bought some swissstops on the basis of this thread and the Wiggle reviews. Best be good!

[Muzzlehatch]

markcp said:

Another vote for the SS greens from me although mine have began to squeal which is embarrasing when riding in a group...

Toe them in slightly when fitting - that will get rid of any unwanted screeching.