LordMersey Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...;Category=27949 Blackhttp://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...s%3DI%26otn%3D2 GreyWhich one should I get for a ground rim?I know they wont be great but I just need some hard compond pads.CheersJack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawnmowerman Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 Neither. They're the worst pads you could possibly buy. If you want a hard compound go for Koxx browns, my mate had a set that lasted 5 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordMersey Posted November 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 Neither. They're the worst pads you could possibly buy. If you want a hard compound go for Koxx browns, my mate had a set that lasted 5 yearsAh cheers where can I get some and how much do they cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan Tore Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 Ah cheers where can I get some and how much do they cost?I can also recommend the TNN LGM in alu backings. Performs very well, both in dry and wet weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsmax04 Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 they look like the same pad to me, just the grey one is a crappy photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan_echo26 Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 they look like the same pad to me, just the grey one is a crappy photo.They are the same shape but one is black, one is grey. Get TNN LGM, Rock Blue or Heatsink Coust.You can't buy Koxx Browns any more I don't think but you could get Try-All Croco Browns instead if thats what you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Dark Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 Coustsinks fo shure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 Take a look here.http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/search.php?category_id=4See the try-all choco brown ones, they look like they'll last a good long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikee Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 Take a look here.http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/search.php?category_id=4See the try-all choco brown ones, they look like they'll last a good long time. They do last along time. I have had mine about 8 months on a grind and I haven't even scratch the surface (slightly exaggerated) but yeh hardly any wear atall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben John-Hynes Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 Rock blues or Croco yellows. Both amazing pads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willis-gu Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 Dont get tnn pads, they wear down very quick. You would basically be wasting your money. I take it you have some sort of 24" street bike, inspired or something like that? SO yeah obviously you dont need a pad which will have awsome bite. I personally would go for croco blues or rock pads. They should have the best wear life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TROYston Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 I did use magura blacks with a very very harsh grind, and they were as good as my echo's now with a light grind, pads last about 1 month, when bedded in they sound like a bus stopping.I recommend them for value and stats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben John-Hynes Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 I did use magura blacks with a very very harsh grind, and they were as good as my echo'sBecause Echo pads are just pretty much plastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 Dont get tnn pads, they wear down very quick. You would basically be wasting your money.I beg to differ! As long as you set them up flat and don't go mad with deep grinds, they last months. Stan had some on for two months with only 2-3mm of wear and that's with a lot of riding in all conditions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross McArthur Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 I take it you have some sort of 24" street bike, inspired or something like that? SO yeah obviously you dont need a pad which will have awsome bite.Why is it obvious that he doesnt need good bite on a street bike? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onzatrip Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 I beg to differ! As long as you set them up flat and don't go mad with deep grinds, they last months. Stan had some on for two months with only 2-3mm of wear and that's with a lot of riding in all conditionsI beg to differ to your statement as yes they might be good pads. I realy dont know I prefer heatsinks but most people on the forum hasnt been riding long engough to get the prefect techniques to know what we are doing also that we are not as smooth riders as you tarty lads are there for i think that tnns are pads only for realy top end riders compared to the street bashers of today were we all just whack a grind on and hope for the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 You don't have to be a 'top end rider' to set a brake up properly, or grind a rim properly, and it's those two factors that dictate whether your pads last months or weeks. I made sure mine were set up flat (This is actually Mark typing now, it was Ali before...) and they wore down reasonably evenly. They were also the best pads I've used in terms of bite and hold, especially considering the relatively small amount of wear over the 2 months or so I used them for.EDIT: Oh, and if you want a cheap, long-lasting set of pads then the Try-All Browns would be a good shout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onzatrip Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 Yeah I understand what you mean with the setting up and grinding but you do have to practise grinds to get a realy nice one i have rode them on a bike and must say im very impressed with the pads but i didnt realy notice any difference between phatpads and hs yellows. also the wear depends on how much you use the brake and pull on it as ive noticed when im not bashing the crap out off everything the pads realy do have very little wear. Thats where i think people are having so many different experinces with the pads as if you put say a normal street riding compared to stan,you and ali etc there is a huge difference in the way you ride even iff its on the same surface. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 Haha, I'm shit, so I wouldn't put me in the Stan/Ali bracket I know what you mean, but the way you set a brake up is going to make the most difference. If they're at an angle - even a slight one - then they're going to wear out significantly quicker. If you're then scrubbing your brake and so on it's going to wear faster. Something to bear in mind is that when your pads are set up properly, and your brake is working better, you'll get less brake slip which means less pad rape. Every time you try and backwheel something and you can hear the pads squeak as you slide down a bit, that's going to be wearing your pads out more than if you land and your brake holds, if that makes sense? A better set up brake looks after the pads more, in short.It's worth bearing in mind that the refills for the LGMs are reasonably well priced too. They're a fraction more expensive than others, but once you've got past the first larger expense of buying the pads and backings they're more economical. An extra couple of minutes of allen key twiddling after you grind means that they're then going to last longer too, looking after your pads - and your wallet - more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Moss Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 TNN lgm are the best pads ive had followed by the rock blue pads followed by the koxx brown and the koxx browns last a reay long time. i wouldnt bother at all getting the magura pads, you might as well throw youre money in the bin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat Smith!! Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 Why is it obvious that he doesnt need good bite on a street bike?because most 24's etc, who do spins want to be able to manuel, and you cant exactly modulate with amazing bite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjames Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 No you just learn to not use your rear brake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat Smith!! Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 No you just learn to not use your rear brake.oh okay, well go ahead and get heatsink yellows on a smooth rim . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
315r Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 (edited) These pads are shit!!!!!!!I threw one pair to rubbish 2 months ago.I love Coust pads I use it and have perfect bite and fantastic Hs33 sound...But i want to check one pair of TNN with alu backing... Edited November 24, 2009 by 315r Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 because most 24's etc, who do spins want to be able to manuel, and you cant exactly modulate with amazing bite.Yea.. and those rolling gaps are great without bite.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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