Kool Stop Cross Threaded Dual Compund Brake Pads - PSA

[Mike Godwin]

Hello Folks

rant cross-posted on ibob list

I ordered one bike's work of these pads  Kool-Stop Cross Threaded with Dura 2 Dual Compound Brake Pad | Tree Fort Bikes since Riv does not have the 55 mm long Yokozuna pads any longer (on their web page anyway) to install on one bike's work Dia Compe 980s. The product description indicates they are "compatible with most Shimano and Avid cyclocross brake systems." Well they are not compatible with Dia Compe 980 brake systems. 

The product photo shows a short post, but cheese louise, these are best for sidepull or centerpull brakes. So that leads the question, what Shimano and Avid sidepull or centerpull brakes are used on cyclocross rim brake systems?  I asked for a refund because of their POS description, but "no refunds if used."  Well, I didn't use the ephing pads because I can't even install them with the correct rim/pad contact angle. What a POS. I betcha the pad compound is very good, but what worthless customer support. Blah!!!

Ok done, with rant, anyone want some half price brake pads?

Mike "Yokozuna pads in the mail from Merry Sale

[Garth]

Yes, those don't have the required threaded post length with spacers. In fairness to the pads, the photo shows how short the threaded posts are. Stuff happens and you ride on. 

You'd do better with these that appear to have the required length and spacers :

https://www.modernbike.com/avid-shorty-6-cross-brake-pad--cartridge-holder-set

https://www.modernbike.com/trp-threaded-xc-pads-cnc-alloy-rim-black