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By *andadbod OP Man
over a year ago
Liverpool |
this one is for the cyclists out there, i’ve noticed over the winter months and wetter days that my break blocks disappear after about 3 weeks of use, im cycling 28 miles a day in all weathers for work (it’s my commute), the blocks i’m currently getting are shimano, which i assume are a good make, but is there a better block that lasts longer during these wet and cold days? |
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By *ickD80Man
over a year ago
Wolverhampton |
I just googled ‘best brake block brands’, opened the first article in the list, scrolled down and saw the top 5 brake blocks and top of the list was……Shimano, so it seems like you’re all good as you are mate. |
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By *andadbod OP Man
over a year ago
Liverpool |
"I just googled ‘best brake block brands’, opened the first article in the list, scrolled down and saw the top 5 brake blocks and top of the list was……Shimano, so it seems like you’re all good as you are mate. "
i did that this after, well something similar, was kinda hoping some one would suggest a not very well known brand that performs better, hay ho  |
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By *ickD80Man
over a year ago
Wolverhampton |
Just done a bit of research for you mate, the good news is that wet weather has no affect on the life of a brake block so you don’t need to change them for different weather conditions in regard to getting more life out of them, but there are blocks that perform better in wet weather and some that perform better in dry weather so it may be worth changing them for improved performance, nothing to do with their life though.
The bad news is that brake blocks are expected to last between 500 and 700 miles so if you’re doing 140 miles a week and they’re only lasting 3 weeks then you’re getting less life out of them than is expected. |
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By *andadbod OP Man
over a year ago
Liverpool |
"Just done a bit of research for you mate, the good news is that wet weather has no affect on the life of a brake block so you don’t need to change them for different weather conditions in regard to getting more life out of them, but there are blocks that perform better in wet weather and some that perform better in dry weather so it may be worth changing them for improved performance, nothing to do with their life though.
The bad news is that brake blocks are expected to last between 500 and 700 miles so if you’re doing 140 miles a week and they’re only lasting 3 weeks then you’re getting less life out of them than is expected. "
thanks for looking in to it for me, guess a bit more research before purchasing is required, will go off and have a look now   |
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By *ickD80Man
over a year ago
Wolverhampton |
"Just done a bit of research for you mate, the good news is that wet weather has no affect on the life of a brake block so you don’t need to change them for different weather conditions in regard to getting more life out of them, but there are blocks that perform better in wet weather and some that perform better in dry weather so it may be worth changing them for improved performance, nothing to do with their life though.
The bad news is that brake blocks are expected to last between 500 and 700 miles so if you’re doing 140 miles a week and they’re only lasting 3 weeks then you’re getting less life out of them than is expected.
thanks for looking in to it for me, guess a bit more research before purchasing is required, will go off and have a look now "
No worries mate happy to help. The thread nearly got hijacked with talk about how many miles you cycle each day so happy to bring it back on topic and help you with the issue you intended to discuss when you started the thread. |
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By *andadbod OP Man
over a year ago
Liverpool |
"Just done a bit of research for you mate, the good news is that wet weather has no affect on the life of a brake block so you don’t need to change them for different weather conditions in regard to getting more life out of them, but there are blocks that perform better in wet weather and some that perform better in dry weather so it may be worth changing them for improved performance, nothing to do with their life though.
The bad news is that brake blocks are expected to last between 500 and 700 miles so if you’re doing 140 miles a week and they’re only lasting 3 weeks then you’re getting less life out of them than is expected.
thanks for looking in to it for me, guess a bit more research before purchasing is required, will go off and have a look now
No worries mate happy to help. The thread nearly got hijacked with talk about how many miles you cycle each day so happy to bring it back on topic and help you with the issue you intended to discuss when you started the thread. "
no worries, it’s a pretty boring topic for most im sure but i knew there would be someone on here that could give me a little insight, found KOOL-STOP SALMON DURA 2 on amazon, they’re more expensive than the shimano but gunna give them a go, they seem to have a lot of good reviews, just hope i get more than a month from them |
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By *ickD80Man
over a year ago
Wolverhampton |
"Just done a bit of research for you mate, the good news is that wet weather has no affect on the life of a brake block so you don’t need to change them for different weather conditions in regard to getting more life out of them, but there are blocks that perform better in wet weather and some that perform better in dry weather so it may be worth changing them for improved performance, nothing to do with their life though.
The bad news is that brake blocks are expected to last between 500 and 700 miles so if you’re doing 140 miles a week and they’re only lasting 3 weeks then you’re getting less life out of them than is expected.
thanks for looking in to it for me, guess a bit more research before purchasing is required, will go off and have a look now
No worries mate happy to help. The thread nearly got hijacked with talk about how many miles you cycle each day so happy to bring it back on topic and help you with the issue you intended to discuss when you started the thread.
no worries, it’s a pretty boring topic for most im sure but i knew there would be someone on here that could give me a little insight, found KOOL-STOP SALMON DURA 2 on amazon, they’re more expensive than the shimano but gunna give them a go, they seem to have a lot of good reviews, just hope i get more than a month from them "
Yeah, looks like good performance in the wet and they’re thicker for longer life so good choice.
Have you bought the mounting for them as well? |
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By *andadbod OP Man
over a year ago
Liverpool |
"Just done a bit of research for you mate, the good news is that wet weather has no affect on the life of a brake block so you don’t need to change them for different weather conditions in regard to getting more life out of them, but there are blocks that perform better in wet weather and some that perform better in dry weather so it may be worth changing them for improved performance, nothing to do with their life though.
The bad news is that brake blocks are expected to last between 500 and 700 miles so if you’re doing 140 miles a week and they’re only lasting 3 weeks then you’re getting less life out of them than is expected.
thanks for looking in to it for me, guess a bit more research before purchasing is required, will go off and have a look now
No worries mate happy to help. The thread nearly got hijacked with talk about how many miles you cycle each day so happy to bring it back on topic and help you with the issue you intended to discuss when you started the thread.
no worries, it’s a pretty boring topic for most im sure but i knew there would be someone on here that could give me a little insight, found KOOL-STOP SALMON DURA 2 on amazon, they’re more expensive than the shimano but gunna give them a go, they seem to have a lot of good reviews, just hope i get more than a month from them
Yeah, looks like good performance in the wet and they’re thicker for longer life so good choice.
Have you bought the mounting for them as well?"
yeah have to, if they are better than shimano then i’ll just get the refills |
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"this one is for the cyclists out there, i’ve noticed over the winter months and wetter days that my break blocks disappear after about 3 weeks of use, im cycling 28 miles a day in all weathers for work (it’s my commute), the blocks i’m currently getting are shimano, which i assume are a good make, but is there a better block that lasts longer during these wet and cold days?"
I generally use SwissStop, but my winter bike is on disk brakes and they are using Shimano Pads.
What type of bike/braking are you using?
Cal |
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By *andadbod OP Man
over a year ago
Liverpool |
"this one is for the cyclists out there, i’ve noticed over the winter months and wetter days that my break blocks disappear after about 3 weeks of use, im cycling 28 miles a day in all weathers for work (it’s my commute), the blocks i’m currently getting are shimano, which i assume are a good make, but is there a better block that lasts longer during these wet and cold days?
I generally use SwissStop, but my winter bike is on disk brakes and they are using Shimano Pads.
What type of bike/braking are you using?
Cal"
it’s a giant rapid 1 hybrid, been using shimano blocks for years but notice in the wet and cold they don’t last very long, but I do a lot of miles a week. |
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"this one is for the cyclists out there, i’ve noticed over the winter months and wetter days that my break blocks disappear after about 3 weeks of use, im cycling 28 miles a day in all weathers for work (it’s my commute), the blocks i’m currently getting are shimano, which i assume are a good make, but is there a better block that lasts longer during these wet and cold days?
I generally use SwissStop, but my winter bike is on disk brakes and they are using Shimano Pads.
What type of bike/braking are you using?
Cal
it’s a giant rapid 1 hybrid, been using shimano blocks for years but notice in the wet and cold they don’t last very long, but I do a lot of miles a week."
So I guess that's mountain bike V-Brakes... my old cyclocross bike used them too, on that I generally used the Swiss Stop "RX Plus". They are the black compound. I found that higher performance brake pads stop better, but wear quicker as the rubber is softer.
Cal |
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By *andadbod OP Man
over a year ago
Liverpool |
"this one is for the cyclists out there, i’ve noticed over the winter months and wetter days that my break blocks disappear after about 3 weeks of use, im cycling 28 miles a day in all weathers for work (it’s my commute), the blocks i’m currently getting are shimano, which i assume are a good make, but is there a better block that lasts longer during these wet and cold days?
I generally use SwissStop, but my winter bike is on disk brakes and they are using Shimano Pads.
What type of bike/braking are you using?
Cal
it’s a giant rapid 1 hybrid, been using shimano blocks for years but notice in the wet and cold they don’t last very long, but I do a lot of miles a week.
So I guess that's mountain bike V-Brakes... my old cyclocross bike used them too, on that I generally used the Swiss Stop "RX Plus". They are the black compound. I found that higher performance brake pads stop better, but wear quicker as the rubber is softer.
Cal"
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"this one is for the cyclists out there, i’ve noticed over the winter months and wetter days that my break blocks disappear after about 3 weeks of use, im cycling 28 miles a day in all weathers for work (it’s my commute), the blocks i’m currently getting are shimano, which i assume are a good make, but is there a better block that lasts longer during these wet and cold days?
I generally use SwissStop, but my winter bike is on disk brakes and they are using Shimano Pads.
What type of bike/braking are you using?
Cal
it’s a giant rapid 1 hybrid, been using shimano blocks for years but notice in the wet and cold they don’t last very long, but I do a lot of miles a week.
So I guess that's mountain bike V-Brakes... my old cyclocross bike used them too, on that I generally used the Swiss Stop "RX Plus". They are the black compound. I found that higher performance brake pads stop better, but wear quicker as the rubber is softer.
Cal
it’s a double edged sword isn’t it "
My thoughts were: I'm not racing, so standard performance is probably enough. |
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By *andadbod OP Man
over a year ago
Liverpool |
"this one is for the cyclists out there, i’ve noticed over the winter months and wetter days that my break blocks disappear after about 3 weeks of use, im cycling 28 miles a day in all weathers for work (it’s my commute), the blocks i’m currently getting are shimano, which i assume are a good make, but is there a better block that lasts longer during these wet and cold days?
I generally use SwissStop, but my winter bike is on disk brakes and they are using Shimano Pads.
What type of bike/braking are you using?
Cal
it’s a giant rapid 1 hybrid, been using shimano blocks for years but notice in the wet and cold they don’t last very long, but I do a lot of miles a week.
So I guess that's mountain bike V-Brakes... my old cyclocross bike used them too, on that I generally used the Swiss Stop "RX Plus". They are the black compound. I found that higher performance brake pads stop better, but wear quicker as the rubber is softer.
Cal
it’s a double edged sword isn’t it
My thoughts were: I'm not racing, so standard performance is probably enough. "
i never race, just commute, i do get up to some fast speeds though but i also anticipate the traffic ahead to make sure i stop in time |
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