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 nbt
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Need some new pads - some Hope X2 and some Avid Juicy 3s. Was thinking of DiscoBrakes.com, but they don't do "mix and match" packs - just four of a kind. Are superstar pads still viewed with mistrust? there, I can get a "four pack" with two of each.

What are delivery times like for the two? Ideally could do with getting the pads this week

cheers


 
Posted : 26/04/2010 3:02 pm
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Never had a problem with susperstar stuff, they allow you to mix pairs, usually deliver within a few days


 
Posted : 26/04/2010 3:04 pm
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I've always supported Superstar, but the most recent batch I got the clips don't fit around the pad material properly and therefore won't fit inside the caliper (Shimano). Might just be the first pair I tried, and I did solve it by just leaving the spring clip out - otherwise they are a good product and last for ages.


 
Posted : 26/04/2010 3:06 pm
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I'm a big fan of Superstar kevlar pads in my Elixirs and XX brakes, excellent power and longevity for next to nowt, can't complain!


 
Posted : 26/04/2010 3:24 pm
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I think they're fine - been using the Kevlar ones lately which are great imo.


 
Posted : 26/04/2010 3:25 pm
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Ditto, the 'pad' on the organic pads is too big for the springs in shimano brakes, even shimano springs dont fit.

Means they rub slightly as the spring is deformed a bit, but no problems in use to report so far.


 
Posted : 26/04/2010 3:26 pm
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I found the pad material too big on my Hope Mono Mini pads as well so looks like it could be a re-occurring problem.

Delivery is very quick however and they did replace the non fitting pads.


 
Posted : 26/04/2010 3:28 pm
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think most people agree the pads are ok the owner a fool and the rest of the stuff of variable quality.


 
Posted : 26/04/2010 3:30 pm
 nbt
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ta. 4pack of organic from superstar it is!


 
Posted : 26/04/2010 3:32 pm

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