Brake Pad Comparisons? (rim brakes)

[WTGPhoben]

yes, I'm still using rim brakes...

Does anyone have any advice on the best pads? My criteria are durability and minimizing rim wear, especially in mud, as I'll be riding a 375 mi endurance race in a couple months. I've never had any trouble with pads that don't stop hard enough, and I'm not a fan of mushy pads or anything made by Kool-stop. Currently I'm using Delta Aztec 2 pads (standard compound), and they're stiff, cheap, and stop well but they seem to be particularly hard on the rims. Any thoughts on a better option?

Also, any thoughts on the pads with replacable inserts vs the total throw-aways?

and please save the "just get disks" replies. The beautiful rim-brake only wheels I built for myself get depressed when they hear the word disc.

[El Caballo]

Kool-Stop salmon compound is the best. But only the salmon compound.

[WTGPhoben]

Bump. Don't any monkeys have rim brakes anymore?

[Wumpus]

I have been using the rimwranglers, but I'm not to impressed with the longevity. You could always pack a spare set of refills.

Always liked the old Ritchey red pads.


Kool-Stop salmon compound is the best. But only the salmon compound.

Yeah, those are suppose to be the old Mathauser compound. Those were great pads back in my BMX days.

[crackhead]

i like the ritchey compounds. they sceem to last long enough in dry weather, but wear fast in mudd. just keep a spair set for the front. they are light and don't take up that much room.

I like the rim breaks too. Avid arch rivels work great once they are set up correctly.

[TMaster]

I vote for the Kool-Stop salmon pads also.