Kool Stop MTN Mountain Bicycle Brake Shoes

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Kool Stop MTN Mountain Bicycle Brake Shoes
By: Kool Stop

Average Rating: 5.0 Total Reviews: 9

Product Description:

Dual compound Mountain pad Formulated for top braking performance in all riding conditions Patented process blends two top compounds into one brake pad for better braking, longer pad life and less rim wear. Another rim friendly pad by Kool-Stop Longer more rigid pad that fits to the contour of the rim for better braking Angled tip and plow Knurl-Lock (TM) washer system on threaded model

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I wont need disc brakes now! rating

by: on: 04-Oct 2009

My bike came with 'cheepo' Tektro V-Brakes and the pads wore out in one month of wet riding. I got these pads for the front wheel, in dual compound, and have ridden all summer in wet grass, muddy trails, and rainy commutes and they work consistently, no matter what condition. I've noticed much more braking power compared to the stock pads, and my tires usually run out of traction before my brakes start to fade. They also don't mar you're rims and tires with black stuff - none at all. No more brake grinding and rim wear either, just strong, smooth, clean braking all the time.

The only problems I've had are; my fork/wheels are very low-end, so occasionally, under hard braking the brakes shutter a little, making the front end shake. Also have occasional brake squeal, neither of these problems affects braking at all.

These pads do change the handling on the bike, have occasionally been tricky to use when I was getting used to them. They have tremendous braking power in the wet, and during straight line braking, on wet streets; I've locked up the front wheel and nearly crashed, but luckily was able to release the brakes and regain control, before I rode through a busy intersection. I've also slid out the front end going diagonally down a slightly wet grass hill when I foolishly grabbed the brakes hard.

Bottom line these are an exceptional product, and if you're considering upgrading to disc brakes, for the added power, modulation and wet performance, do try these pads first, they will change you're mind.

Work great rating

by: on: 06-Jul 2009

These work great dry or wet and improved my braking greatly. When its time for a replacement I will get the same Kool Stops again. (salmon/black)

Good Pads! rating

by: on: 02-Aug 2008

Used these to replace the stock pads on a 50cm Surly Long Haul Trucker (with 26" wheels). BIG improvement. Before you replace the Oryx cantilevers that come on the LHT, try these...it just might be the ticket. These fit the radius of the 26" wheel perfectly.

The best brake shoe period. rating

by: on: 10-Jul 2008

This brake shoes are just amazing. If you think that your V-brakes need some work or you are thinking of upgrading try the Kool Stop you will not be disappointed. I do mountain biking and it made a great difference on downhills. They are not disc brakes but they are the closest you will get to them.

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