Upgrade recommendation TRP Spyre pads
08-03-18, 09:04 AM
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Upgrade recommendation TRP Spyre pads
Hello all, just got my first road bike witk disc brakes. I`d first like tp upgrade to stock pads , for dry conditions. What is a stepup or 2 from these stock pads ?
Thanks. KB
Thanks. KB
08-03-18, 10:29 AM
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Some good recommendations from my thread a few days ago:
https://www.bikeforums.net/general-c...pads-last.html
https://www.bikeforums.net/general-c...pads-last.html
08-03-18, 12:07 PM
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I liked the BB7 Kool Stop pads.. vs Avid stock , got rid of stock, early.
KS has all brake pad types covered..
KS has all brake pad types covered..
08-03-18, 01:17 PM
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Some good recommendations from my thread a few days ago:
https://www.bikeforums.net/general-c...pads-last.html
https://www.bikeforums.net/general-c...pads-last.html
08-03-18, 01:20 PM
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Look no further than the cheap-cheap: Gekors Bicycle Disc Brake Pads, $8.99 set @ Amazon
Good for at least 8,500 miles a set in my use.
Good for at least 8,500 miles a set in my use.
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Look no further than the cheap-cheap: Gekors Bicycle Disc Brake Pads, $8.99 set @ Amazon
Good for at least 8,500 miles a set in my use.
Good for at least 8,500 miles a set in my use.
08-03-18, 03:16 PM
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I use the semi-metallic (sometimes called organic) with aluminum backplates. I really prefer aluminum-backed pads, as it takes less force for the spring to push them back open.
Also, pads are cheap, and rotors (particularly my IceTechs) are not. It's nice to get 12,000+ miles out of a front rotor.
Also, pads are cheap, and rotors (particularly my IceTechs) are not. It's nice to get 12,000+ miles out of a front rotor.
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I use the semi-metallic (sometimes called organic) with aluminum backplates. I really prefer aluminum-backed pads, as it takes less force for the spring to push them back open.
Also, pads are cheap, and rotors (particularly my IceTechs) are not. It's nice to get 12,000+ miles out of a front rotor.
Also, pads are cheap, and rotors (particularly my IceTechs) are not. It's nice to get 12,000+ miles out of a front rotor.
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I've seen some mentions of Ice-Tech being a system where the rotors work best with the associated pads. Are you getting an upgrade in performance using third-party pads on your rotors?
08-03-18, 05:31 PM
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I used the Shimano resin pads (G01A, I think?) for awhile, then tried the TruckerCo pads, didn't notice any difference, so I started going cheaper and cheaper. I haven't noticed a performance difference (that is, stopping power) between any of them. There are pads out there four pairs for $20. The only pads I wouldn't buy again are Giants-- they were supremely quiet, but also supremely dusty, and they wore out in like 1,800 miles. Have used IceTech rotors exclusively.
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Some good recommendations from my thread a few days ago:
https://www.bikeforums.net/general-c...pads-last.html
https://www.bikeforums.net/general-c...pads-last.html
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