bhups Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 Hello, Need knew pads (sick of falling on my bum),I was thinking Gu or heatsink read but need opions from users on which is the best. Many thanks, Bhups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monty rider Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 Hey, KOXX yellow or Coust Pads on a really good grind, Amazing Cheers Phill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialridertom Posted January 11, 2006 Report Share Posted January 11, 2006 Hi, i am running some heatsink blues at the moment and there working an absoloute beast ive got a grind on too i strongly recommend them but the only thing that lets them down is there perfomance in wet weather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaffacakes Posted January 11, 2006 Report Share Posted January 11, 2006 I am currently running Zoo! pads on a light grind and they work amazingly well. If the weather is dry I use a bit of tar on them as well and they just lock streight away as soon as I pull the lever and very rarely slip when gaping or anything really. They have also got very good wet preformance, not as good as Koxx browns on a harsh grind but they still work quite well (much better than Plazmatics ). They have been on my bike for a good few months now and are still going strong.I strongly advise them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Monty Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 Wright pads i rode them in plymouth and they where still working amazing in the rain and they sound so nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 get yourself one koxx block borwn and a plazmatic crm, that is what im using at the moment and the performance in the dry and wet is amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James_Porter Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 i have used all the echo pads and heatsinks aswell as koxx, plaz and rimjam. i can honestly say that the heatsink reds beat them all by along way, except koxx browns which come close to the performance of the heatsink reds but not quite as good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamHolmes Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 I havn't tried the new Gu pads yet but I would recommend either Plaz CRM's or Heatsink blues My heatsinks worked amazing with a lightish grind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aff1e Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 hi i have the new heatsink reds with the CNC backings, there the best pads ive ever had Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synergy Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 dont hear much of rimjam anymore? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onza t-rex Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 hi go for the heatsink reds since i have had them the only slipped when the rim had just been washed excellent grip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCOTTY___ Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 (edited) dont hear much of rimjam anymore?I think with all the problems they had with the white backings, there going back to the drawing board...Click MeHere have a look...Also ive had anumber of pad types.. To name afew: Koxx Browns, Koxx Reds, Plazmatic CRM, Rimjam Red and Blue, KoolStops, Magura Blacks, Zoo!Ide Say ZOO! are the best in Dry weather as you will need them on a smooth rim! Grinds = Dead ZOO!Koxx Browns are the best in Dry and wet weather on a heafty grind... Downside there SUPER hard and you have to keep grinding the rim...Plazmatic CRM... I know LOADS of people recomend them but ive hated every set ive had! Ive had 3 sets and i ended up everytime swapping with a friend! They just slipped so much on a grind and smooth! They just didnt hold on the edge of a wall or anything! You had to be really accurate to get the to work well... And you also had to make it quite comfertably!And i know everyone say's Heatsink Blues! I havent had them myself but friends have... They seemed very 'On/Off' to me... Not my cup of tea as i wont my break to always be there not 50% of the time...So my verdict is, Smooth = ZOO!Grind = Koxx Browns!Hope this helps...Craig.... Edited January 12, 2006 by Echo_Scotty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synergy Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 i have rim jams blue never gone wrong i havea grind and tar they work good for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiss Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 (edited) when you say, "I use my pads with tar, and my brake works great" ofcourse your brake is going to work regardless of pads, i once ran koolstops with tar they held better than cousts/heatsinks/koxx and so on, so i think its pointless posting a comment about your pads if you use them in conjuction with tar.sorry for any offence oh yeah. my favourite pads so far are cousts on cnc backing. best brake ive ever had! Edited January 12, 2006 by Kiss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synergy Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 when you say, "I use my pads with tar, and my brake works great" ofcourse your brake is going to work regardless of pads, i once ran koolstops with tar they held better than cousts/heatsinks/koxx and so on, so i think its pointless posting a comment about your pads if you use them in conjuction with tar.sorry for any offence oh yeah. my favourite pads so far are cousts on cnc backing. best brake ive ever had!i was saying i used tar as another person was saying the backings were ripping of, i was mearly telling them that i used tar and a grind and i had no problem, sorry but just wanted to explain. but back to the topic and no u didnt offend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan-Walker Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 what is the wear rate on the heatsink reds ?cheers dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lankyri Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 well i usedkoolstops on a smooth rim with tar amazingheatsink reds (old ones) on a dead grind with tar amazing but i snapped the backingsheatsink blues 2nd set on new grinds but yes the do seem to be on and off depending on the weathermates padskoxx browns worked well but the the rim got thinner every monthplaz and koxx brown do work in the wet and dry, ok if you got a mate to go halfs with youzoo pads amzing on dry days on smooth rims but on a grind dead in to pedal hops rim jam blues work great on a smooth rim with tar, or slight grindhope this helps mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Gardner Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 dont get gu! i had them and they wore down to the plastic in two weeks! i had this on a grind so if you have a smooth rim and tar they should work well, but im getting heatsink reds, Cherz Ross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clawz114 Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 can anyone reccomend the best pads for smooth ungrinded rims, with no tar used. (i will get a grind when i get new rims but thats not anytime soon i dont think)clawz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaffacakes Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 can anyone reccomend the best pads for smooth ungrinded rims, with no tar used. (i will get a grind when i get new rims but thats not anytime soon i dont think)clawzZoo or GU pads will be really nice. The GU's are very soft so will be very nice on a smooth rim, but I havn't hard good thigs about them. Zoo pads will last you longer but still have a pretty poor wear rate (5-6 months) I am using them now and I think I will always use them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Swindlehurst Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 (edited) i found that the plaz crm pads work best 4 me even no i havent tested any of the others cheers danny Edited January 12, 2006 by dannypro1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wigs_06 Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 i would get heatsink blues mine works gd or coust pads off fat mike there mint! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted February 4, 2006 Report Share Posted February 4, 2006 How long should rim jam blues work on a medium grind? thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cvtrial Posted February 4, 2006 Report Share Posted February 4, 2006 Zoo! Pads are good pads, but if you grind your rim a bit hard, you will see green colour on your rim.blue Heatsink pads are lovely, I am using them now, and I love them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeDraisey! :) Posted February 5, 2006 Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 MAJIC PADS!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.