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Review by RichBklynExcellent padaby RichBklynBrooklyn, NYI bought a new set of Dura Ace 9100 calipers and replaced the stock pads before even mounting the calipers. When it comes to safety I opt to spend a few extra dollars every time.
Reviewed 1/9/2017Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by RichBklyn was helpful/No, review by RichBklyn was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I bought a new set of Dura Ace 9100 calipers and replaced the stock pads before even mounting the calipers. When it comes to safety I opt to spend a few extra dollars every time.
Review by JasyvesWorks better than Shimano Dura Aceby JasyvesCycling EnthusiastQubec1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Brakes better than Shimano Dura Ace. Less abrasive for wheels.
Reviewed 3/19/2015Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Jasyves was helpful/No, review by Jasyves was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Brakes better than Shimano Dura Ace. Less abrasive for wheels.
Review by AnonymousBest Padsby AnonymousCycling EnthusiastScotts Valley, CA1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.These pads have great stopping power, even in the rain.
Reviewed 1/27/2015Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
These pads have great stopping power, even in the rain.
Review by ScottStopping power!by ScottCycling EnthusiastLaconia, NH1 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Threw these on my cross bike after killing my last set in a season. They went on pretty easily, though I did have to readjust everything since my others were worn so badly, but that isn't any fault of these pads. Pretty good stopping power on almost all conditions. They held up well to mud and ice so far. Long term we'll see how they do. Happy so far with them.
Reviewed 1/3/2015Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Scott was helpful/No, review by Scott was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Threw these on my cross bike after killing my last set in a season. They went on pretty easily, though I did have to readjust everything since my others were worn so badly, but that isn't any fault of these pads. Pretty good stopping power on almost all conditions. They held up well to mud and ice so far. Long term we'll see how they do. Happy so far with them.
Review by pdxbikerFeel soft but work great in stopping. no grinding from grime build up.by pdxbikerCycling Enthusiastportland, or1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.I'm new to this brand and specifically these pads. They feel softer than other pads, even the black Swiss stop that were so impressive I decided to try these (on sale) . I've run salmon colored pads for years which were harder and felt harder. They both are great in that they don't collect dirt and road debris which can wear and score aluminium rims. I believe these Swiss stop pads feel softer though because they are so great at modulating the stop so they neither grab nor drag significantly. It may take some getting used to but so far great product.
Reviewed 3/26/2019Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by pdxbiker was helpful/No, review by pdxbiker was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I'm new to this brand and specifically these pads. They feel softer than other pads, even the black Swiss stop that were so impressive I decided to try these (on sale) . I've run salmon colored pads for years which were harder and felt harder. They both are great in that they don't collect dirt and road debris which can wear and score aluminium rims. I believe these Swiss stop pads feel softer though because they are so great at modulating the stop so they neither grab nor drag significantly. It may take some getting used to but so far great product.
Review by Bike RiderBrake Time!by Bike RiderPortlandFirst time purchase, like the feel better than Shimano pads, a little softer. They work well in the rain, cant speak to how well they wear yet.
Reviewed 5/4/2018Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Bike Rider was helpful/No, review by Bike Rider was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
First time purchase, like the feel better than Shimano pads, a little softer. They work well in the rain, cant speak to how well they wear yet.
Review by AnonymousStop Hereby AnonymousSanta Cruz1 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Look no further, best brake pads out there for aluminum rims.
Reviewed 7/28/2014Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Look no further, best brake pads out there for aluminum rims.
Review by JamesDGreat replacement for stock padsby JamesDCycling EnthusiastLos Angeles4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.Stops well in the wet or dry. Feel is good and they don't seem to fade with heat on descents. I like these pads.
Reviewed 7/15/2013Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by JamesD was helpful/No, review by JamesD was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Stops well in the wet or dry. Feel is good and they don't seem to fade with heat on descents. I like these pads.
Review by MTSThese Things Last Foreverby MTSCycling EnthusiastBeautiful CaliforniaI live in a fairly dry climate so these pads last me a very long time. My last set lasted over 12,000 miles before I pulled them off to switch to carbon wheels. Even when it gets rainy and muddy they last, where other SwissStop pads I've had would get ground down to nothing in just one ride. Not as supple as those pads but you get used to longevity pretty quickly.
Reviewed 1/9/2023Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by MTS was helpful/No, review by MTS was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I live in a fairly dry climate so these pads last me a very long time. My last set lasted over 12,000 miles before I pulled them off to switch to carbon wheels. Even when it gets rainy and muddy they last, where other SwissStop pads I've had would get ground down to nothing in just one ride. Not as supple as those pads but you get used to longevity pretty quickly.
Review by some ridermuch better braking powerby some riderCompetitive RacerNew York, NY1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.These are the only brake pads I use now. Probably the best for non-disc road bikes.
Reviewed 10/8/2018Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by some rider was helpful/No, review by some rider was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
These are the only brake pads I use now. Probably the best for non-disc road bikes.
Review by suds155The pads I useby suds155Cycling EnthusiastMi&Ill1 of 5 customers found this review helpful.I use these to slow& stop my bike, wet dry. When I find something that works that's what I use. Last a season, ( 6000mi.) lots of stopping power when new, less as they age,but better than others I've used.
Reviewed 1/6/2017Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by suds155 was helpful/No, review by suds155 was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I use these to slow& stop my bike, wet dry. When I find something that works that's what I use. Last a season, ( 6000mi.) lots of stopping power when new, less as they age,but better than others I've used.
Review by rwilsonq3Wet Weather Confidenceby rwilsonq3Cycling EnthusiastCentral Virginia3 of 5 customers found this review helpful.The SwissStop Flashpro Blue BXP Brake Pads were purchased specifically for a 100 mile riding event forecasted to be rainy. The meteorologists actually got it right. Though it wasn't a down poor, the roads were wet most of the ride.
The SwissStop Blue pads came through and performed as advertised. I found breaking in the wet weather not to be an issue as the SwissStop Blue pads did significantly out perform my old break pads. Breaking was so good that during down-hills I didn't worry about not being able to stop (in time). This allowed me to concentrate on my riding. -and that's a good thing!
2013 Trek Madone 6.2 w Shimano RS 11 wheels
Reviewed 12/31/2016Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by rwilsonq3 was helpful/No, review by rwilsonq3 was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
The SwissStop Flashpro Blue BXP Brake Pads were purchased specifically for a 100 mile riding event forecasted to be rainy. The meteorologists actually got it right. Though it wasn't a down poor, the roads were wet most of the ride.
The SwissStop Blue pads came through and performed as advertised. I found breaking in the wet weather not to be an issue as the SwissStop Blue pads did significantly out perform my old break pads. Breaking was so good that during down-hills I didn't worry about not being able to stop (in time). This allowed me to concentrate on my riding. -and that's a good thing!
2013 Trek Madone 6.2 w Shimano RS 11 wheels
Review by ZatoichiMy favorite padsby ZatoichiCycling EnthusiastSierra Foothills, CA1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Much improved stopping power and modulation over the typical OEM Shimano pad. Rode a bike with these installed in Ultegra 6800 calipers yesterday and was impressed once again with how well they work. My only complaint would be that the included setscrews are a bit cheap compared to Shimano. Well worth the money.
Reviewed 7/25/2016Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Zatoichi was helpful/No, review by Zatoichi was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Much improved stopping power and modulation over the typical OEM Shimano pad. Rode a bike with these installed in Ultegra 6800 calipers yesterday and was impressed once again with how well they work. My only complaint would be that the included setscrews are a bit cheap compared to Shimano. Well worth the money.
Review by Craig Van ValkenburgGreat all weather brakesby Craig Van ValkenburgI have used these brakes in racing and training. Great value.
Reviewed 5/7/2015Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Craig Van Valkenburg was helpful/No, review by Craig Van Valkenburg was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I have used these brakes in racing and training. Great value.
Review by AnonymousAwesome brake pads, much better than originals (Shimano), excellent priceby AnonymousCompetitive Racermiami florida1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.The brake pads arrive safely just a week before my third ironMan 70.3 that I did in Oceanside California. California has pretty steep hills therefore they were useful and trustworthy, excellente brake feel
Reviewed 4/28/2014Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
The brake pads arrive safely just a week before my third ironMan 70.3 that I did in Oceanside California. California has pretty steep hills therefore they were useful and trustworthy, excellente brake feel
Review by Jeff HermanThe only replacement pads I'll install.by Jeff HermanCycling EnthusiastRhode IslandFar better than Shimano Ultegra pads. They last a LONG time, work well in the rain, and most importantly give you peace of mind.
Reviewed 6/15/2021Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Jeff Herman was helpful/No, review by Jeff Herman was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Far better than Shimano Ultegra pads. They last a LONG time, work well in the rain, and most importantly give you peace of mind.
Review by ericsaltzmanThe best brake pads for aluminum rims.by ericsaltzmanCompetitive RacerNorthern California1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.The BXP pads are great in both the wet and dry and do not wear out your rims.
Reviewed 5/29/2017Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by ericsaltzman was helpful/No, review by ericsaltzman was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
The BXP pads are great in both the wet and dry and do not wear out your rims.
Review by TomI have been using these for awhile, wear is goid and they stop great!by Tomeast side of Sierra Nevada in CA0 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Just started using them on Ardennes rims, the Black version with the 'raised' braking surface. Have about 1,000 miles with no problems. Just today descended a steep 7 miles and braking was good,
Reviewed 5/29/2017Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Tom was helpful/No, review by Tom was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Just started using them on Ardennes rims, the Black version with the 'raised' braking surface. Have about 1,000 miles with no problems. Just today descended a steep 7 miles and braking was good,
Review by LoneRiderComparison to Original Black SwissStop FlashPro Padsby LoneRiderCycling EnthusiastPAMy experience is that these Blue BXP pads give better modulation and better WET stopping power. The Original Black pads have better DRY stopping power and last longer but have a little less modulation. I use both kinds with SRAM brakes (Force 22, Red Aero) and TRP linear brakes (CX 8.4). I tend to use the Blue BXP on my road bikes in late fall and early spring when occasional showers or wet roads are common. I also use the Blue BXP on a rail trail cyclocross bike in wet conditions (Kool Stop Salmon pads for dry conditions).
Reviewed 3/24/2017Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by LoneRider was helpful/No, review by LoneRider was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
My experience is that these Blue BXP pads give better modulation and better WET stopping power. The Original Black pads have better DRY stopping power and last longer but have a little less modulation. I use both kinds with SRAM brakes (Force 22, Red Aero) and TRP linear brakes (CX 8.4). I tend to use the Blue BXP on my road bikes in late fall and early spring when occasional showers or wet roads are common. I also use the Blue BXP on a rail trail cyclocross bike in wet conditions (Kool Stop Salmon pads for dry conditions).
Review by Dave LGreat Stopping Power Even in the Rainby Dave LCycling EnthusiastLone Tree, CO6 of 6 customers found this review helpful.I just completed a 120 mile ride that included ascents and of course descents over 3 mountain passes here in Colorado. Several of these descents were in wet or rainy conditions. The BXPs performed flawlessly providing smooth positive control under the most demanding of conditions. They are better than the SwissStop black standard pads that I replaced them with. One thing I wonder about is if they have any negative effect on rim life or if they have any significantly shorter pad life than the standard black. There is also the question of heat build up, do they stop hotter or cooler than the baseline. I have no data on this but for stopping and control, you can't beat them (Running SRAM Rival brakes.)
Reviewed 7/15/2013Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Dave L was helpful/No, review by Dave L was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I just completed a 120 mile ride that included ascents and of course descents over 3 mountain passes here in Colorado. Several of these descents were in wet or rainy conditions. The BXPs performed flawlessly providing smooth positive control under the most demanding of conditions. They are better than the SwissStop black standard pads that I replaced them with. One thing I wonder about is if they have any negative effect on rim life or if they have any significantly shorter pad life than the standard black. There is also the question of heat build up, do they stop hotter or cooler than the baseline. I have no data on this but for stopping and control, you can't beat them (Running SRAM Rival brakes.)