Best pads for Hope Mono Mini?

[ectoplasmosis]

I've got a set of Hope Mono Mini 2004 brakes on my Marin; they've just been refurbed by Hope and supplied with new Hope-branded organic pads.

Which organic pads are the go-to for these brakes? What's everyone on here using?

Are Kool Stop a decent upgrade from stock Hope pads?

Cheers!

 

[mattr]

Which organic pads are the go-to for these brakes? What's everyone on here using?

Hope......

In fact, i've found anything noticeably better than the hope pads are usually more expensive!

 

[My_Teenage_Self]

2nd. Hope pads are excellent IMO.

 

[ectoplasmosis]

Thanks, I’ll ride the new Hope pads for now.

Was looking at the ‘Kevlar’ pads from Discobrakes; do these offer any appreciable benefit over Hope organic?

 

[dyna-ti]

Which organic pads are the go-to for these brakes? What's everyone on here using?

Hope......

In fact, i've found anything noticeably better than the hope pads are usually more expensive!

I have to agree there and I've got a micrometer and many other pad makers seem to fail to have both pads at the same thickness. And in some cases you dont need a micrometer, a ruler is just as good :shock: Hope have been very consistent in their kit.

 

[mattr]

Was looking at the ‘Kevlar’ pads from Discobrakes; do these offer any appreciable benefit over Hope organic?

Depends what you are looking for, bite/feel, durability, ultimate power.......

I tend to stick to either original hope or the goodridge sintered and ceramic.
They last long enough that saving a few quid is neither here nor their (i usually get a full season out of a set)

 

[My_Teenage_Self]

FYI, Hope pads are made by Galfer, and by all accounts their own brand pads are the same/better.

 

[ectoplasmosis]

FYI, Hope pads are made by Galfer, and by all accounts their own brand pads are the same/better.

Thanks!

To be honest, the OEM Hope organic pads supplied as part of a full refurb by Hope of my Mono Minis are getting better and better as they bed in further.

Will keep them till they wear out.