Mountain Biking - Best V-Brake Pads?

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mattm0805

10-12-10, 09:46 PM

I wanted to get your opinion on the best V-Brake Pad for trail riding. I have a Trek 4300 and I've noticed some slipping when the trails are wet. Is there a pad that works great in both dry and wet/muddy conditions?

Also, should I eventually upgrade my bike to disc brakes? What would a ballpark cost be for something like that?

Thanks for any help!

frankenmike

10-13-10, 03:06 PM

They all will experience decreased power in the wet, ceramic rims less than others. I love disc brakes, personally. 3-6 Hundred for a decent disc set-up, unless you can find a deal.