Kool Stop BMX Dual Compound Brake Pads. Brake Pads - BMX. Features: Dual compound BMX pad ... more
Formulated for top braking performance in all riding conditions. Patented process blends two top compounds into one brake pad for better braking, longer pad life ...
Advantages: Excellent performance in wet/muddy conditions, rim friendly, good wear rates Disadvantages: Pricier than the competition
This review is for the dual compound cartridge pads. They are black/salmon in colour.
A bit of History
The real secret of the KoolStop's superior braking power is the salmon compound. Originally it was developed by Scott-Mathauser, and was recognised as the finest brakepads available, both for it's superior stopping power and durable compound. KoolStop was under contract to Scott-Mathauser to manufacture their pads.KoolStop obtained the rights to manufacture the salmon pads when Scott-Mathauser went out of business. The secret of the pads is that they contain iron oxide (i.e. rust), and work on the same principle as sintering does for disc brakepads. They dramatically improve wet weather braking performance as well as wear.
Features of the KoolStopPads
Along with the salmon compound, the pads also feature ...
Advantages: Last for ages and easy to fit Disadvantages: None
I've used the Avid BB7 mechanical for over three years now & have been satisfied using these sintered (Gold) pads. The setup was both the stock 160mm rotor & 185mm rotor. Even in pouring rain the 160mm plus these Avid padsstop the bike with great modulation. Now I have one installed for the front for my XC bike which stops like a dream. Occasionally dirt and oil may require you to clean them by either soaking the pads in alcohol & sanding a thin layer. In either case, the pads last a long time and the break-in period is fast! (Just pour water on the rotor, go down the hill and brake hard couple times)
These brakepads can vary from dealer to dealer but mainly the retail for around £15, there are various online stores that they can pe purchased from including "Evanscycles.com" and "chainreactioncycles.com" ...
Advantages: Great Live recording and excellent tracks Disadvantages: Final song fades out too soon
I have a somewhat eclectic taste in music and it's not unusual to find Guns N Roses in my CD player at the same time as boy band music and cheesy 80's pop. I'm particularly fond of Soul, Motown & Funk with a healthy dollop of Disco thrown in. My latest addition to my CD collection, in the disco/funk feel at least, is The Kool & The Gang Collection and it was an absolute bargain at £2 from my local Somerfield store, it can also be found on Amazon for £5.99 new or from 59p Used.
The Kool & The Gang Collection is a 13 track CD featuring all the bands biggest hits, recorded live in concert. It's a wonderful collection bought to life by the fact that it is recorded live, you get a real concert sound with none of the over produced instrument sound and no tweaked vocals that you would find on studio produced work, you are also treated to ...
