Thread: 12-speed Ultegra 81xx Di2 install and (first) use impressions
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Old 11-19-22, 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by waters60
Metallic or resin pads?
My 2018 Ultegra Di2 Synapse came with metallic pads and I spent 2 1/2 years hating the battle of the squeal. No matter what I did the squeal always came back. Got a gravel bike with resin pads and was incredulous; no squeal. Put resin pads on the other bike and couldn’t be happier.
Wondering if my experience is typical.
I've not had too many issues with the noise, my issue was with perceived softness when I went to brake. It just did not feel as grippy and solid even though I used the same pad manufacturer. I was just not a fan
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