Avid

Avid Brake Pads and Insert Cartridge Road Bike

Enhanced Braking Performance for Confident RidesThe Avid brake pads and insert are designed to improve your cycling experience with shorter pads that reduce brake shudder and increase modulation. These road-style pads provide less chatter and better control for confident braking. Key Features: S...

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Overview

Enhanced Braking Performance for Confident Rides

The Avid brake pads and insert are designed to improve your cycling experience with shorter pads that reduce brake shudder and increase modulation. These road-style pads provide less chatter and better control for confident braking.

  • Key Features:
  • Shorter, "road-style" pad design.
  • Reduces brake shudder.
  • Increases modulation.
  • Includes cartridge insert only (one pair).

Key Features

Excellent performance in wet conditions

Constructed with durable rubber compound optimized for reliable stopping power in wet and muddy conditions, ensuring consistent performance in all weather scenarios.

Interchangeable with Dura-Ace and calipers, these replacement cartridges offer seamless compatibility, making maintenance quick and hassle-free for road and cyclocross bikes.

Featuring innovative concentric-aligning hardware that improves pad alignment, reduces noise, and extends pad lifespan for a smoother, quieter braking experience.

Stylish black finish and all-purpose design make these cartridge pads ideal for versatile cycling applications, from commuting to off-road adventures, with easy installation and reliable stopping power.

Specifications

Brand
Avid
Product Type
Brake Pads and Insert Cartridge
Compatibility
Avid Shorty cantilever brakes, Dura-Ace and calipers (interchangeable)
Mounting
Center-mounted threaded post
Compound
Durable rubber compound
Hardware
Concentric-aligning hardware
Finish
Black
Design
All-purpose
Intended Use
Road Bike, Cyclocross Bikes

Frequently Asked Questions

These Avid brake pads are specifically designed for Avid Shorty cantilever brakes, featuring a center-mounted threaded post for enhanced stability.
Yes, they are constructed with a durable rubber compound that is optimized for reliable stopping power in wet and muddy conditions.
Yes, these replacement cartridges are interchangeable with Dura-Ace and other calipers, offering seamless compatibility for easy maintenance.
They feature innovative concentric-aligning hardware that improves pad alignment, reduces noise, and extends pad lifespan for a smoother, quieter braking experience.
With their stylish black finish and all-purpose design, these cartridge pads are ideal for versatile cycling applications, including commuting to off-road adventures.