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I just received an MT5 a couple days ago. Heres for first impressions after bedding in. Feels more powerful than both M810 & M820. Less pad knock. The lever feels sluggish and yucky though, compared to the crisp snappy feeling Shimano levers.

Would you imagine they would work well even with sloppy riding? Asking because that's probably what I would end up doing...

Bought a handful to try: Nukeproof Enduro* - Initial bite not as sharp as the stock metal pads. Hold is *slightly* better than the stock metal pads. Lever feel is a bit spongy compared to other pads. RWD Organic - Currently bedding them in. Not impressed so far. Will update after a few rides. A2Z Organic (blue) - Initial bite not as sharp as the stock metal pads. The hold is much better than the other pads I have tried, including stock metal and resin pads. I would recommend these. Superstar Organics - Pretty poor bite compared to stock metal pads. Hold was no better than stock metal pads. Nukeproof DH - Haven't tried them yet. I have five unused Superstar Vibe rotors to test with, one for each pad. Bedding in consists of sprinting and braking. Letting them cool down completely when they are HOT. * Found out they don't make the Nukeproof Trial pads for the M640/M810/M820 anymore.

Thanks Bing, will give the Goodridge and Ashimas a try.

Did anyone get the chance to try these pads? Brandon

I also had a Hydroxx mod but with a 118mm bb with Try-All cranks/bash ring/Tensile FW, it cleared fine. One other thing I would also consider would be crank to frame clearance. My Rockman would definitely not work with a 118mm bb for that reason - it almost doesn't with a 123mm.