Some positive words about KOOL STOP E-BIKE brake pads

[Kim H.]

I bought one bike's worth of KOOL STOP E-BIKE brake pads that Rivendell headquarter sells on their website.  I wanted to try something different and from the commonly known KOOL-STOP brake pads. I went with the recommendations and praise from Bill Lindsay and Jim in Minneapolis.

https://www.rivbike.com/products/brake-pads-kool-stop-e-bike

I must say after riding my Clem earlier today these KOOL STOP E-BIKE brake pads are really nice. They stop very well every time upon braking. I am very happy with them. Yes, I do highly recommend them. I am completely sold on them. Once these wear out, I will buy them again and again. 

Thank you Bill and Jim !

I will have to buy another set for back up and just in case soon. 

Kim Hetzel. 

[Dwain Weary]

Nice. I had been wondering about these, may have to try.

[Kim H.]

@Dwain,

I had the Kool Stop pads with Salmon compound for years that I bought from the PAUL COMPONENTS ENGINEERING website. These E-bike brake pads are far better.

Let me know what you think, after you buy some for your ride.

Kim Hetzel. 

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[Patrick Moore]

Does anyone know if they wear the rims faster?

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[Kim H.]

@Patrick,

I will get back to you when that happens. I am not going to worry about that.

Kim Hetzel.

[Armand Kizirian]

I have to agree. They are fantastic and superior to the salmon color. Great stopping power with less squeaking. 

Will mentioned it too once in some weekly newsletter long ago. 

[Kim H.]

I contacted Randy Smith at KOOL-STOP headquarters in Portland, Oregon. He said, "That compound is 1 of my newer developed compounds and is my favorite compound for all aluminum rims and non e-bikes."

Therefore, these are relatively new in their line of production. 

I am happy, again that I have them on my bicycle. 

Kim Hetzel. 

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[Patrick Moore]

I understand your assertion, but I wonder what evidence supports it, theoretical or empirical. Seriously, I’m not being either contentious or finicky, just asking what seems to me to be a perfectly reasonable question, based on the consideration that pads that grip rims more strongly might also wear them more quickly.

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[Joe Bernard]

The answer seems to be that nobody knows. I have these pads on Paul Morolites, I like them. I don't know if they'll wear my rims faster, I don't ride much these days. 

[Richard Rose]

It’s always humbling to find out how little one knows about some things. I’d never heard of these pads & I’ve never changed pads. Looking at them on the Riv site I was surprised by the options. Two sizes, with or without the holder. I had to look at my two bikes to see what I currently have. My Clem came with “Shimano” labeled V brakes, presumably lower end versions that “Deore”, “XT” or even “XTR” labeled versions. These pads are of the smaller variety & appear to not have holders? I think they have a threaded insert for direct attachment to the brake? The Gus has “Deore” brakes & the larger pads with holders. The Clem is 27.5 while Gus is 700c. Is that the reason for the two different sizes?

Richard - learning new things every day.:)

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On Oct 15, 2025, at 12:27 AM, Joe Bernard <joer...@gmail.com> wrote:

The answer seems to be that nobody knows. I have these pads on Paul Morolites, I like them. I don't know if they'll wear my rims faster, I don't ride much these days. 

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