Thursday, August 26, 2010

Kool Stop Salmon Brake Pads


It is a great mystery of cycling why so many brake pads suck so badly.  I've had brake pads "melt" in a single rainy ride, cover my rims in disgusting brake pad goop, pick up debris and grind my rims, squeal irreparably, and fail to stop my bicycle.  This mystery is compounded by the fact that these aren't merely cheap, generic, or stock brake pads---I've had these experiences with Tektro and Shimano Ultegra brake pads as well!

The only brake pads that have ever worked for me are Kool Stop Salmon pads.  They offer more stopping power, last longer, don't squeal, don't pickup debris, etc.  

The greatest mystery is why they're so hard to find!