Pads: heatsink vees
Time used:2-3 hours
Rim used: chrome bmx sun big shity
Grind: on chrome??? :S
Ceraminc: nah
Brake used: evolver U BRAKE, dirt harry, clarks cable
What is your opinion of a working brake: LOCKS well, not too loud
How do they compare to previous pads you have used: i have used clarks 1x4 copies, the actual 1x4 pads, hombre greens and hombre blacks. the heatsinks really do kick the shit through them.
Review: well, i stuck them on, had to adjust the brake etc and do all those shinanigans as the pads are very thick (good, lots of material). i set them up flat to the rim as you can not really toe them in as the backings will not flex.
i rode out of my garden and pulled the brake, it squeaked like a banshee but locked with minimal effort. i have nevery really had the confidence to pull up hard to try abubacas and fufanus ( because of the break slipping) and as such iv never really been able to do them. but after about 5 minutes i had a little fufanu, going up and pivoting off, i hope to have them properley soon. in essence, they lock and hold my fat ass.
the downside of these pads. they are soft and thick and as such do squish a bit. however. they are so sticky that you dont need to put much presure on the lever so the lever never really flexes the pads too much. im not sure about wear rate yet, but i would imagine being quite soft that they will wear quite quickley.
the biggest plus about these pads is the price, 15 quid includin p+p and 6 quid refils. fantastic :D
i was correct about the rapido wear
well after using the pads for quite a while ow i can say for sure the wear has slowed down greatley so i am quite happy.