Shimano R8000 brakeset Pad recommendations

airborneal
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As above, buying a set of used R8000's but will need to get a new set of pads, any recommendations .
They will be used on alloy rims, much appreciated
They will be used on alloy rims, much appreciated
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I find SwissStop BXP work well for me and seem to be the best in the wet in my limited experience.
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/swissstop-flash ... rake-pads/Sometimes. Maybe. Possibly.
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I've always been happy with the stock Shimano brake inserts, but others claim CoolStop and SwissStop are better and a couple of forum members say they've been impressed with Lifeline ones...0
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Thanks guys, Swissstop look good but they may be above my budget.
Lifeline's look interesting, I wonder if they're their own or someone else makes them.
Anyone have experience of Jagwire's ? Or Serfas ?0 -
Shimano ones are perfectly good IMO and pretty reasonably priced.0
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airborneal wrote:Thanks guys, Swissstop look good but they may be above my budget.
Remember the SwissStop include 2 pairs for front and back and they really do work in the wet - well worth paying for if you ride in the Winter (or Summer) and want to stop. 8)Sometimes. Maybe. Possibly.
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Joe Totale wrote:Shimano ones are perfectly good IMO and pretty reasonably priced.FFS! Harden up and grow a pair0
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Thanks Guys all input much appreciated, Cheers0
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On alu rims Shimano are still top quality especially in the wet. If using carbon rims, get Swissstop black prince or if you're feeling particularly flush Zipp Tangente0
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Svetty wrote:Joe Totale wrote:Shimano ones are perfectly good IMO and pretty reasonably priced.
Totally this. There is no need for aftermarket pads on Aluminium rims. its a classic case of over thinking it.0 -
My son had shimano pads on his bike and despite him weighing the same as an empty crisp packet he had trouble slowing in the wet. Put some SwiisStop on the bike and first time out in the wet I almost rear ended him!
However YMMV as they saySometimes. Maybe. Possibly.
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