MTB brake Pads (Blocks) on a Road Bike.

[GuyBoden]

I'm comparing Decathlon's inexpensive MTB Brake Pads (blocks) to their inexpensive Road Bike brake Pads (blocks).

I'm using the same bike, just swapping the brake Pads, they're setup the same distance from the wheel rim.

First impressions are that the longer MTB Pads are better at stopping.

 

[biggs682]

Been using newer style mtb pads for a while now and couldn't agree more re better stopping , i think @Spokesmann does the same

 

[raleighnut]

Clearance may be an issue on some bikes but if they'll fit why not.

 

[GuyBoden]

Just ordered two pairs of Richley MTB pads for the Carlton, to see if they're an improvement...........

 

[raleighnut]

Just ordered two pairs of Richley MTB pads for the Carlton, to see if they're an improvement...........

Which brake calipers are fitted to your Carlton?

 

[GuyBoden]

Which brake calipers are fitted to your Carlton?

These long drop calipers:

 

[Tail End Charlie]

I'm comparing Decathlon's inexpensive MTB Brake Pads (blocks) to their inexpensive Road Bike brake Pads (blocks).

I'm using the same bike, just swapping the brake Pads, they're setup the same distance from the wheel rim.

First impressions are that the longer MTB Pads are better at stopping.

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Top post! Just the type of thing I like to see on here. Can't think why I've never tried it, will be doing so now.

 

[raleighnut]

These long drop calipers:
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As long as you choose 'offset' pads as opposed to ones that have the bolt central they should fit OK

 

[gilespargiter]

I use inexpensive Clarkes three colour (not wet weather pads) 72mm replaceable either cantilever or 'V' pads on all my bikes. They fit caliper brakes very well and work loads better.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

I have TRP CX9 mini-V's on my 'old' bike - very good brakes.

Made even better by swapping the 'road' pads with 72mm Ashima 3 Function blocks.

They get a mention here:

http://www.cyclist.co.uk/buying-guides/422/road-bike-brake-pads

 

[Spokesmann]

Been using newer style mtb pads for a while now and couldn't agree more re better stopping , i think @Spokesmann does the same

Yep, I use 70mm Clarks type. They work very well in older callipers, both side and centre pull. The threaded post type.

 

[Globalti]

Longer pads will last much longer on a road bike. Seems like a good wheeze really.