Originally Posted by
jaxgtr
I have to agree with you on the brakes. Shimano brakes are just better. I recently got a new Domane with the eTap AXS and I find the brakes to be the weak point. I am so used to Shimano brakes and I find these just not a solid. Again, could be that I am just used to the Shimano brakes. I am currently updating my Emonda ALR with eTap AXS, but staying with the Shimano rim brake, so I picked up some new Ultegra 8100 brakes which allow for a better fit on the 28mm tires I run. Never was a fan of the SRAM rim brakes.
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.