Followup to this topic.
Switched 3/4 worn out resin pads for metal pads. Two rides and can't really feel much of a difference.
Originally Posted by
Spoonrobot
Metallic pads have less initial grab than resin, the power curve is flatter at the start of braking. It's better for a lot of quick, sharp braking like in mountain biking as it reduces fork compression and allows smoother position changes. For gravel riding I've never really noticed much difference in pad compound.
This summarizes things pretty well.
I was anxious about "Less initial grab" and envisioned a substantial reduction in braking performance but the difference is somewhere between subtle and imperceptible.
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Spoonrobot, I really appreciate you sharing wisdom. You seem to have a good grasp on topics such as this and I am in your debt for your many fine posts.
-Tim-