PADS:Zoo pads
TIME USED:6 weeks
GRIND:no at first, then yes later on
BRAKE USED:Magura hs33 with standard lever and unex braided hosing, no booster.
MY OPINION OF A DECENT BRAKE:One with lots of lock and bite and some modulation for manuals etc.
REVIEW:I got these pads from bikedock when they first came out for £20, and i put them on my freshly cleaned smooth try-all rim and they worked very well, with good bite and lots of modulation. When i went out for first ride with them i put on a bit of tar for extra power, and they worked very well. I run them this way for about 6 weeks, and cleaned the rim and pads every so often to keep power fresh. However, today i put a harsh grind on my rim today and they work amazingly, no tar. The bite is immense, with the expense of modulation. The only issue now would be life, ive heard they dont last long on a grind, but well have to see. All in all, very good pads :(