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Review on πŸ”₯ Kool Stop Supra 2 Linear Pull Pads Salmon Threaded Post - Enhanced SEO by Cameron Chandra

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Decent stopping power. Loud squeak.

I read many reviews before I pulled the trigger for these pads. I'm no newbie to bike brakes or spinning keys. They have decent stopping power, but they're loud! I've tried every possible position to calm these things down. I used various objects like a penny, a nickel, a rubber band, and a zip tie to guide my fingers. Nothing I did could stop the screaming. Some positions were less noisy, but not by much. The other day on the trail a lady almost had a heart attack when I was slowing down on my bike! At least she got her shorts dirty! I was planning on replacing both the front and rear pads with them, so I replaced the front pads first to see how they perform. Of course I don't install the rear, I removed the fronts and replaced them with original Shimano pads. They work well and quietly. So I'm stuck with a couple of slightly used pads and a brand new pair still in the box. I think I'll throw these things away instead of giving them to someone else. I want to keep the friends I have.

Pros
  • Great for outdoor activities
Cons
  • Not sure