deanie-b Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 Been through the pads thread, didn't really find what I was looking for?Just about to stick a light grind on, and I'm pretty sure my remaining 3mm of green rock pads are gonna diminish quickly. So what are the best pads for a light grind, that cope with the grind being a bit dead and still perform well?Always been a fan of heatsink, and fancy the heatsinks in cnc backings. Not a fan of coust pads of late. Any help is as ever, much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 Blue rock pads *** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samo Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 ZOO PADSZOO PADS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJtrials Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 I used to run plazzy CRMs, they were awesome!! They worked s**t hot on a harsh grind, light grind and even when it was a dead grind so I would recommend them! I have also heard that they perfrm even better when used with CNC backings.. This will be my next combination I think.Hope I helped CJ.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex.loves.boys Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 coust cnc'dthe best pads imowhat cousts did you try?platic backing ones?if sothey are balls, the cnc ones are a million times better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew_Gibson Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 Heatsink snowys, reds or Blues. or a light grind. Reds are harder compund so maybe a bit deeper/sharper to get the maximum. On a very light grind. Zoo pads. Evern lighter, ONZA CITRUS for super noise, I might get some when the Blues and Rock pads die. Might even grind the rim and get some plazzies as iv never used them and some might try some coustsink pads, If I have the cash ill get the pimped CNC backings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munkee Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 Blue rock pads *** true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tylerlovesalex Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 coust cnc'dthe best pads imowhat cousts did you try?platic backing ones?if sothey are balls, the cnc ones are a million times better.Ohhhh yes!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krisboats Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 trueThirded!Put mine on today, loud as f**k! Still slipping a bit because i had some araldite on the top of them... but they aren't slippping as much the more they VERY GRADUALLY wear down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Garland Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 I am finding the red echo pads pretty good. £10 from tarty bikes at the bikeshow. Deffinate bargin.They have a really gay squeek but other than that they lock really well and hold well too. I would say try the coustsink pads, they will be my next ones . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanie-b Posted June 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 Cheers lads for contributionsYes indeed, the cousts I tried were plastic backed? Seemed a bit poor on the light grind though?IS this just an illusion that plastic backings give? He didn't have a booster, so it may have been set-up, not sure though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 rock pad greens are VERY good on a light grind, no wear yet on adams pair either, I am very impressed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanie-b Posted June 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 rock pad greens are VERY good on a light grind, no wear yet on adams pair either, I am very impressed!Ta ali, no wear you say?How longs it been? I could delay having to spend money here haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 its on Adam Reads random ready bike (new phrase) that he clobbered together, its had a few tests by me, stan and dave in the warehouse and carpark, me especially trying to wear them down to see their life span, adams had one street ride on them too., yet to see any wear. pleasently suprised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Kearns Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 Plazmatic Crm's.Danny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom 20 Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 Fairly suprised with how good the onza pads are on a light grind. You could try them as at the moment there going for 17.95 on ebay for 2 pairs. Supercycles are selling them off cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanie-b Posted June 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 I've swayed over towards coustsinks.I have absolutely no idea why, But i think the metal backings may have been the decider for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeymoped Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 blue rock pads for sure, or rimjim's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinJI Posted June 15, 2007 Report Share Posted June 15, 2007 Blue Heatsinks. They're awesome, wear life's good on a light grind, and the bite and lock's amazing.Only downside is that the pad material is a little spungy, so the break doesn't feel amazingly stiff, but I actualy like that.And the upside's always the fact there only £14. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gianttrials Posted June 15, 2007 Report Share Posted June 15, 2007 echo pinks, lasting well and just keep holding/biting, i'm well impressed with em Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Evil1 Posted June 15, 2007 Report Share Posted June 15, 2007 For a light grind i recomend rimjam v3's.On a ight grind, or a slighty worn grind, mine have been perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew_Gibson Posted June 15, 2007 Report Share Posted June 15, 2007 What grind for Heatsink blues, In shitty weather. (raining and wet. crap basically) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr8grumble Posted June 15, 2007 Report Share Posted June 15, 2007 coustsinks are good on a light grind, but forthere best performance run them on a harss grind, ive had 2pairs or coustsinks now, they work soo much more better on a heveir grind, thought that would help you as you said 'light' grind.graham.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onza Kieron Posted June 15, 2007 Report Share Posted June 15, 2007 I'd go for Snowy's, they have served me excellent in every weather and as well as me using my brake as a brake as well as an anchor, they have shown very little wear.Matt: I'd put a harsh grind for blues in crap conditions, mine were okish in the dry with a medium grind but still didn't match the Snowy's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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