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2025 expensive vs cheap brake pads wear test brake pads 2

Expensive vs cheap brake pads: is it worth spending more to maximise your bike’s braking power? We did some testing to find out

Which brake pads give you the best bang for your buck? Braking specialists Sinter were kind enough to let us borrow their testing facility to try out a whole host of options, from budget to super premium

Sat, Jun 21, 2025 11:00
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Fake Shimano brake pads 2

Be careful where you buy your brake pads, kids: a cautionary tale on how to spot fakes after I got duped by some convincing counterfeit Shimano

road.cc reviewer Iwein Dekoninck was none the wiser when he purchased some perfectly genuine-looking 'Shimano' brake pads for a fair bit cheaper than usual. The story very nearly ended in a hedge

Tue, May 13, 2025 16:36
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Sinter brake pads Feb 2025

“The brake pad is the smallest part that a rider can change on their bike, but it can make a huge difference”: Sinter explain how they manufacture world-beating brake pads in Europe

We speak to the folk at Slovenian brake pad specialists Sinter about how they make the world’s best brake pads – right here in Europe – and why their unique smart brake pad bedding machine sets Sinter pads apart

Mon, Feb 17, 2025 14:48
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Best road bike upgrades

The best bike upgrades for under £50 — our top picks for improving your ride on a budget

You don't have to spend the earth to make your bike lighter, more comfortable or more high-tech. Here are our top upgrades under 50 quid

Mon, Sep 04, 2023 14:34
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Fitting disc brake pads — learn the easy way to boost stopping power

Disc brakes offer superior performance, but only if the pads are fresh; here's how to replace them

Fri, May 08, 2020 13:00
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Replacing disc brake pads Sept 2018

All you need to know about replacing disc brake pads

The different pad types explained from sintered to organic

Tue, Mar 10, 2020 14:00
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Deals for the Dirt from Mondraker, Thompson, Oakley, Shimano and loads more

Great deals plus we found a brake pad sale!

Mon, Aug 06, 2018 12:18
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Fibrax Xtreme Performance Rim pads

Fibrax Road Caliper Xtreme Compound Brake Pad/Holders Set

Impressive, wet weather aftermarket pads at a good price too

£11.99
Sun, Jun 10, 2012 14:00
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Jagwire Pro cantilever brake pads

Jagwire Pro Cantilever brake pads

Smart upgrade for older/budget cantilever brakesets

£4.99
Sun, Dec 26, 2010 13:00
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Jagwire Pro brake blocks

Jagwire Pro Road Cartridge brake pads

Dependable all weather pads that add extra oomph to your braking

£9.99
Fri, Dec 04, 2009 00:05
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