V brake pads. What's hot. What's not

[..lee..]

I'm back riding my '96 mount vision and I'm did new pads. Be really great full for some advise on good odd for the xt v brakes. ATM I'm riding in cold wet conditions but would be great full as to what works come summer too. Thanks in advance Lee

 

[legrandefromage]

Stick a disc on the front...

Sorry but its the best way to go rather than grind away at the rims! Even cable operated ones work well at this time of year.

I know its of little use but thats what works best on my own Mt. Vision

 

[..lee..]

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I can't easily. I'm running pace RC 36 up front, brackets seem impossible to get and I also hear the carbon legs don't like it. In the rear I have the old style swing arm without mounts. Nice non disc wheels so it would be cheaper to sell and buy a newer bike really. I've been through this option in my head over and over.

 

[BertR00t]

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Tried loads when I was using Vs and always returned back to the XT/XTR cartridge ones.

 

[..lee..]

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Is that genuine shimano inserts or one if the aftermarket options. There seems to be a huge choice. Cheers Lee

 

[xerxes]

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Kool Stops are nice: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/rim-brake-pads/?ea=4294789797

The cheaper Clarks I tried weren't bad either: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/rim-brake-pads/?ea=4294789822

 

[jimo746]

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Koolstop salmon/ black work well in all conditions.

Why not use a disc up front though?

 

[Harryburgundy]

Stick a disc on the front...

Sorry but its the best way to go rather than grind away at the rims! Even cable operated ones work well at this time of year.

I know its of little use but thats what works best on my own Mt. Vision

Exactly what I am building...BB7 up front, Marinovative at the rear, matching XTR levers. Job done

 

[mattr]

Koolstop Eagle claw.
Cheap and good.
Don't last long, but rather that than rims..... keeping them clean is critical for prolonging rim life.

 

[BertR00t]

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Sorry Lee I meant original Shimanos.