SwissStopFlashPro BXP Brake Pads - Set of 4

I was finally able to put these pads on my brakes and they are a godsend compared to standard or low-end brake pads. Compared to my previous standard pads, these offer immensely more stopping power. When lightly contacting the rim, the pads have great modulation for when you need to shave off a bit of speed going into a turn or when you're steadily coming to a stop. From this, I am confident that these will stop you and your bike quickly in an emergency situation if you really pull the brakes. It's hard to describe how good these pads are, but my bike felt completely different (in a good way) after putting these pads on it.My only gripe with these brake pads are the screws that came with them. Terrible! They had blue lock-tight on them and required 2mm allens. Three of the four screws rounded off and I had to yank them out with pliers. I removed the last screw with lock-tight and just cleaned the old screws to use with the brake shoes. If you are going to use these screws, I recommend cleaning off any lock-tight on the threads or using new screws from the local hardware store with at least 2.5mm allen or anything better (i.e. Phillips head, Torx head)

After using Shimano pads for years, I decided to try something different. The Flash Pro pads felt like a noticeable improvement right out of the box. Braking is quiet, powerful, and easy to modulate. These pads also seem to be more resistant to getting shards of aluminum stuck in them too. The downside is they don't quite last as long as Shimano. I got about 7,000 miles out of a set before getting to the wear lines, which included training, racing, rain, heavy descending, you name it. I typically get about double that mileage with Shimano pads. That means the Flash Pro pads are effectively 4x as expensive to run. However, it can also be assumed that Flash Pro pads may be more gentle on my rims as well.I would highly recommend these pads if you're looking for ultimate performance, but stick to OEM if you're already satisfied with them and just want a pad that lasts.

These brake pads work perfectly on aluminum rims. Used them on a 100 mile ride over 6 mountain passes. The ability to feather brakes on decent was phenomenal and allowed for great control. No fear of wheel lock up or loss of control

Who needs Disk Brakes! These brake pads are solid substitutes. I’m not a fan of the disk brake movement and trying to maintain a clean look of my bicycles.

The good: not too expensive and fits my Shimano Dura-Ace holders perfectly. The OK: stops reasonably well, is very silent (not at all squeaky, recognizing that this also requires careful alignment), but does take noticeably more pressure for a given braking result than my previous Shimano pads did. [Of course, if you have to brake hard most of the time, you're probably riding badly!] The terrible: the hardware security screws are made of pot metal and I ended up breaking one of them off (a real hassle getting it out of the holder) with slightly too much tightening torque, then ditching the 3 others and re-using my original, high quality stainless steel Shimano screws. The unknown: how these will wear over time and in rainy conditions (which we almost never have in the desert). I'm basically happy but may go with Shimano next time, if only to get good security screws.

Power and modulation, even in wet weather. If you’re still on alloy rim brake wheels, it doesn’t get better than these pads.

These bicycle brake pads are regarded among knowledgeable cyclists as among the very best. They fit most caliper style brakes, but check first. They are not universalBeing able to stop 10 or 15 feet shorter in an emergency can save your life. You can argue whether it was the car or the cyclist who was at fault, top notch bike brakes can make a difference. These pads are terrific. The photo only shows the brake pad holder. The brake pad is inside it. Installation is simple

So who hasn't been caught in a downpour on the bike leg of a triathlon? Not you? Skip to next review then, Porky...SwissStop pads are the standard for race conditions, wet & dry...this set worx for Al rims only--not carbon: all you weight weenies gotta change yours out as conditions dictate...nyah-nyah...