Swissstop BXP 2013 Pads
Moderator: robbosmans
Full set, two pairs, four pads
On the pads subject, there is noticeable difference between them and the green ones. Better modulation, stopping power seems to be better as well. Really nice pads
Have to wait a bit to find out how long they will last.
On the pads subject, there is noticeable difference between them and the green ones. Better modulation, stopping power seems to be better as well. Really nice pads
Have to wait a bit to find out how long they will last.
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I have been using the green Swissstops for the last few years with mavic ceramic reflex rims. They have been great. I never had to worry about toeing them in to avoid squealing. Just snugged them up flat against the rim and off I went.
I recently tried the BXPs and they squealed like hell when set up the same way as I was doing with the greens. I can't be bothered to fiddle with toe in of the pads so off the BXPs came after a few rides. It's time for me to stock up on the greens.
I recently tried the BXPs and they squealed like hell when set up the same way as I was doing with the greens. I can't be bothered to fiddle with toe in of the pads so off the BXPs came after a few rides. It's time for me to stock up on the greens.
BdaGhisallo wrote:I recently tried the BXPs and they squealed like hell when set up the same way as I was doing with the greens. I can't be bothered to fiddle with toe in of the pads so off the BXPs came after a few rides. It's time for me to stock up on the greens.
Fitted them to my Campag Chorus - which seem not to require any toe-in - and they did the same. However, it really WAS cured by toe-in immediately so don't let that put you off.
Suspect it's a combination of wearing in and alignment, as not a peep now after 400 miles.
My opinion versus the SR pads:
1. Seem less aggressive on the rims (seem to be wiping less 'metal' off of everything)
2. Outstanding under hard braking - tried on Boxhill yesterday - and the effort vs. stopping power is lower
3. And modulation is good. Slightly less 'bite' than SR pads, but a less 'wooden' feel
Barrie wrote:
ProBikeKit.com have them in stock in the UK for around £20
I have just got a set but it will be a few weeks before they will be used
Barrie
Is that for one pair or two? (IE one wheel or two?)
Cheers!
That`s for the pair,
I`ve had them on now for a few weeks and I am impressed, I had a ride over Fleet Moss ( Yorkshire Dales ) and a stray sheep had me on panic stopping mode on the way down
I can thoroughly recommend them for alloy rims
Barrie
ProBikeKit.com have them in stock in the UK for around £20
I have just got a set but it will be a few weeks before they will be used
Barrie
Is that for one pair or two? (IE one wheel or two?)
Cheers!
That`s for the pair,
I`ve had them on now for a few weeks and I am impressed, I had a ride over Fleet Moss ( Yorkshire Dales ) and a stray sheep had me on panic stopping mode on the way down
I can thoroughly recommend them for alloy rims
Barrie
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743power wrote:The pads from those red brakes aren't available anymore. Sram switched to the greenish swissstop compound a year or so before the switch to 2013 red. Go for the r55c3 or c4 alloy compound from shimano for a great all around replacement for those. Very similar if not better.
Is the C4 what's spec'd on 9000?
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The pad should be wearing out not the rim.
I have the koolstop salmon and black pads for campy
http://www.bicycletires.com/pkshdd/kool ... set/pp.htm
and they work great on machined aluminum rims.
I have the koolstop salmon and black pads for campy
http://www.bicycletires.com/pkshdd/kool ... set/pp.htm
and they work great on machined aluminum rims.
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