lankyri Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 ok ive been running heatsink pads since feb 05 and i must say they are far the best pad ive seen and used the heatsink blue pad is great for people who run a smooth or ginded rim and with or without tar this pad has amazing stopping power. Also heatsink pads have a very long wear life which is great if you dont want to fork out 20 pound on pads each month or so. these pads you can buy these pads from heatsinkbikes.com for 11 pound or if you want to pay an extra 14 pound and get CNCed metal backing for extra support hope this little review helps you if your looking to get some new pads front or rear cheers ric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 I'm happy they're 11 poundS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukeee Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 I agree there Top pads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-BAD Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 hey, what are the pads like in wet weather? because if there just as good i'll invest in some :) Liam... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lankyri Posted November 29, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 im runnin these pads on a dead grind (nearly smooth again) and in the wet they still hold but i wouldnt suggest a drop gap to a rail but gaps and blunts they will hold im grinding my rim again tonight so i can tell more how good they are on a better grind hope this helps ric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-BAD Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 if there holding on a dead grind then there the dog's billocks recon i'll order some soon cheers! Liam.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breedy13 Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 they are great pads i've got mine on a grind and they lock up whatever the weather but one of the backings did split so i had to glue it to another backing i had so with the metal backing they would be perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lankyri Posted November 29, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 i also looked on heatsinkbikes website last night and you can get a refill kit for your pads aswell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flipkickbs Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 They are awesome pads in the dry but don't work at all in the wet. Make sure you keep them set up square though because there not the longest lasting pads :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmm now thats clever Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 (edited) Hi, I have used several different pads while i have been riding trials, i have used heatsink blues. I know this isnt my topic but thought it would be better to put it in here than to start a new topic, when i used these pads i found them to not be that great on a smooth rim with no tar, yeah you can use tar but what is the point because you can make a black pad work well on a smooth rim with tar. i decided as they were not gripping to my high expectations after using koxx block browns and plazmatic CRM's to put them on a grind. This grind was nice and sharp, when i used them on the harsh grind they were amazing to say the least but still not the same as plazmatic CRM's or Koxx Blocks, out of intrest are or were you running tar? Edited November 29, 2005 by hmm now thats clever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dai the Socket Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 Awesome Pads! They're the best I've ever ridden on. With a fresh grind or even my currently dead one, they perform every time. I'm well impressed! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urpedigreechumdog Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 Bah. Coust pads > Heatsink Then again, the price reflects this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeNNy Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 do they still sell coust pads??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urpedigreechumdog Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 Yeah, someone might be selling them on the forum around crimbo time too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lankyri Posted November 30, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2005 ok me and mad_gavo grinded my rim so its a nice medium grind with no tar, so my pad did slip once or twice because i think it had to bed itself into the new surface after ridn i set my pads up again and then i road my crates for half and hour and the lock on these grips now oh my god lol great pad i think i would suggest these to anyone with a fresh grind or with an angle grinder to pad :lol: ric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted November 30, 2005 Report Share Posted November 30, 2005 Good pads at a cheap price yet i think coust are the best and if you are getting the heatsinks buy the metal backings as ive heard a few storys about heatsinks coming off the backings. clarky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatsink Posted November 30, 2005 Report Share Posted November 30, 2005 Good pads at a cheap price yet i think coust are the best and if you are getting the heatsinks buy the metal backings as ive heard a few storys about heatsinks coming off the backings. clarky. Hi, It's true there were a few backing failures in a handful of Heatsink pads made a few months ago. Everything is back on track and working reliably again now :lol: The problem was highlighted as being linked to a too aggressive backing degrease, and you'll be pleased to know that since then I've been degreasing backings to a different and improved method to remedy this. The Alu backings are my swanky top of the range offering, but I can assure you that the standard backings are also a reliable choice :lol: It's very important to me that riders can opt for the cheaper pads in 100% confidence. This is because my goal at the very beginning of this long process was to give riders like me a more affordable choice bourne out of my own frustations at forking out vast sums of money on pads. It's a fantastic reward if my 2 year mission investing considerable amounts of both my time and money is being appreciated out there by fellow riders! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lankyri Posted November 30, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2005 thats what i like to hear steve affordable prices and confidence in the brake pad you pay what 20 pound for a pair of zoo's (which i think are way to spongey) or 11 pound for heatsink blue that can be used on a smooth and grinded rim heatsink all the way keep it up steve :closedeyes: (N) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules Posted November 30, 2005 Report Share Posted November 30, 2005 They sound good and for only 11 pounds i think i mite get some when my toxsin ones are worn down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
llandudno_trialsboy Posted November 30, 2005 Report Share Posted November 30, 2005 i think i might get some. Are they better than the zoo pads? how do they work in the wet? cheers scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian Posted November 30, 2005 Report Share Posted November 30, 2005 its good to hear all that steve but form past experiences with heatsink pads, i wont be using them in the future. They may of improved drastically since i used them last at nearly 6 months ago but i think i would rather buy some koxx blocks or plazmatic pads. its good to hear though that you are putting the customer first and the new metal backings seem to be a very good idea, good luck mate cheers ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dai the Socket Posted November 30, 2005 Report Share Posted November 30, 2005 its good to hear all that steve but form past experiences with heatsink pads, i wont be using them in the future. They may of improved drastically since i used them last at nearly 6 months ago but i think i would rather buy some koxx blocks or plazmatic pads. That's your opinion I guess. I'm sure that any problem you had was sorted ASAP from Steve, and they were most probably test pads you got hold of. Anyway. These pads are THE shit people. You can buy them off me on rides by the way as I've got a few Steve's selling through me to make it easier for you guys and gals around Halifax/Leeds etc :closedeyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted November 30, 2005 Report Share Posted November 30, 2005 Still not sold on the blues. Wet weather performance was properly disappointing, the wear rate didn't fill me with confidence, and they were pretty temperamental. Ah well, Coust pad material for £8 + two old backings = good pads for me. C'est la vie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshywa Posted November 30, 2005 Report Share Posted November 30, 2005 Ah well, Coust pad material for £8 + two old backings = good pads for me. where did you get your coust pads mark ??? i heard fatmike sells them but i wasnt sure :closedeyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted November 30, 2005 Report Share Posted November 30, 2005 riddern ricks brake today was totally immense gonna get myslef a pair of them the tyre was slipping before the brake with no tar and fresh grind!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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