i use the factory pads on all mine, check your rotors with the shimanos, if they say "resin pad only" on them then theres a good chance you are stuck with shimano pads regardless. (i tried several different brands on my old bike with shimano breaks and they wouldnt work consitently, felt almost like when the abs was activated in the car).
(note, i also put EBC on all my vehicles)
You guys brake too much. Can't remember last time pads were changed on any of my bikes
you dont ride (fast) enough!
on a more serious note, the shimanos on my old bike would last 1500 miles or more, the guides i have now i get around 500 (maybe a bit more) miles out of, its driving me nuts
I've never seen the resin pad thing before, gotta look it up. I'm getter some metallic Trucker pads someone here recommended this spring for the DH bikei use the factory pads on all mine, check your rotors with the shimanos, if they say "resin pad only" on them then theres a good chance you are stuck with shimano pads regardless. (i tried several different brands on my old bike with shimano breaks and they wouldnt work consitently, felt almost like when the abs was activated in the car).
(note, i also put EBC on all my vehicles)
I have guides on the horsethief, pretty sure getting more than 500 miles but since I don't keep track of things like tires, brakes, chains, etc - no clue.
They're cheap, light, and seemingly last forever. I replaced one set after they got a lip after almost 3 years.Ashima rotors huh? Gonna give them a try.
I'm a fan of truckerco pads. Cheap and work great
When I burn through OEM pads, I love me some Swisstop.
Resin preferably.
Spendy, but worth it to me.