Cannondale Helix 6 Hydraulic Brakes
Staffswolf
Posts: 41
Hi Guys
I currently have Cannondale Helix 6 Hydraulic disc brakes, the pads have worn out after just 6 rides. Theses rides have all been in very wet sandy conditions, but should they really wear out this quick? The pads are the standard pads that came on the bike when I bought it.
I have looked for replacements online but I am really struggling to find some. I gather the brakes are made by Bengal, however on there website they only offer replacement pads for Helix 5 & 7, which do I need?
I am looking at doing the coast to coast in August so ideally want to upgrade my brakes by then, in fact they are probably going to be my next upgrade along with my forks.
My current forks are SR Suntour XCM-HLO, Coil, 100mm, Lockout, 1-1/8".
So for now if anybody can direct me to somewhere for some pads for my Helix 6's that would be great.
Then any advice as to what forks and brakes to upgrade to would be welcomed. I'm looking for best value for money but don't mind spending for top spec components with the C2C approaching fast.
Cheers
I currently have Cannondale Helix 6 Hydraulic disc brakes, the pads have worn out after just 6 rides. Theses rides have all been in very wet sandy conditions, but should they really wear out this quick? The pads are the standard pads that came on the bike when I bought it.
I have looked for replacements online but I am really struggling to find some. I gather the brakes are made by Bengal, however on there website they only offer replacement pads for Helix 5 & 7, which do I need?
I am looking at doing the coast to coast in August so ideally want to upgrade my brakes by then, in fact they are probably going to be my next upgrade along with my forks.
My current forks are SR Suntour XCM-HLO, Coil, 100mm, Lockout, 1-1/8".
So for now if anybody can direct me to somewhere for some pads for my Helix 6's that would be great.
Then any advice as to what forks and brakes to upgrade to would be welcomed. I'm looking for best value for money but don't mind spending for top spec components with the C2C approaching fast.
Cheers
Rules the bends, Bends the rules
0
Comments
-
Yes wet and sandy conditions can wear pads out in hours.
Sintered are more suitable for that type of condition.
Talk to the place that provided the bike. But they seem to be the same as the Hayes Sole pads."Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
Parktools :?:SheldonBrown0 -
HAYES SOLE MX2 MX3 MX4 GXC GX2 are the same pad like Nick says above0
-
Cheers!Rules the bends, Bends the rules0
-
Here's a replacement: http://stores.ebay.com/TruckerCo-High-P ... mit=%C2%A0
Those are the brakes I have on my Cannondale... I've had no wear problems, but don't ride in particularly wet and sandy conditions.0
