All my Aliexpress MTB purchases reviewed.

[bigdamo]

Anyone bought brake pads off Ali? Recipe for disaster or ok?

11.03AU $ 21% OFF|4 Pairs Bicycle Disc Brake Pads for Hayes Dominion A4 Disc Brake,Sport EX|Bicycle Brake| - AliExpress

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I bought some and tried them. Ok in dry conditions( either full on braking or not much braking bite) but definetly don't like the wet conditions. I took them off last week. It's some what alarming when you go for the brake and not much happens.

 

[bigdamo]

I have too. Can’t remember what store and tbh I reckon they all come from the same factory anyway.

I run the in the back and they’ve always gone well.
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Not sure about the same factory bit. I replaced those sport ex ones with cooma full metal pads. There alot better.

 

[Oddjob]

Any hub recommendations from Ali?
DT Swiss 350 or Hope Pro 4 equivalent

Chasing Boost/6 Bolt/HG in 28 or 32 hole

Funn Fantom 102t
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mOI3SmQ
I've found them to be pretty much bullet proof with plenty of POE.

Essentially the same hub as the Spank Hex and the Nukeproof Horizon V2 so spares are very easy to source. Including all steel drivers for e-bike use.

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[Oddjob]

Anyone bought brake pads off Ali? Recipe for disaster or ok?

11.03AU $ 21% OFF|4 Pairs Bicycle Disc Brake Pads for Hayes Dominion A4 Disc Brake,Sport EX|Bicycle Brake| - AliExpress

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Given how cheap Uberbike are in a 4 pack, is it really worth it?

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[shiny]

Given how cheap Uberbike are in a 4 pack, is it really worth it?

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No stock and no ETA currently. Still got some life in my current Race Matrix so will hold out for a bit. Just looking at options.

 

[fjohn860]

No stock and no ETA currently. Still got some life in my current Race Matrix so will hold out for a bit. Just looking at options.

BroBike pads from NZ are pretty good too. Been running them for a while now.

Online retailers trusted/scammers

Bike need more enduro...? BroBike NZ. Bought 4 pairs of pads. Placed order Monday. Delivered this morning. Decent pads ? I'm taking it the $55 - 4 pack is 4 sets ?

www.rotorburn.com

 

[ozzybmx]

No stock and no ETA currently. Still got some life in my current Race Matrix so will hold out for a bit. Just looking at options.

All the brake analysis you do and now you are going to run Ali pads that's about the equivalent of running retreads on a Lambo.

I use these on my gravel bike, reckon they are only on the rear so far and also have a 4 pack of them for Shimano 4 pots as emergency pads, located in tool box, car, Melrose etc... I have not run them on a MTB or on a bike that requires serious braking so no reviews but they were recommended on here by someone a while back.

14.99AU $ |Bicycle Disc Brake Pads For Shimano Xt M9020/m8020/zee/saint/m640/m800/m810/m820/m520/m420, 4 Pairs, Gold Full Metal - Bicycle Brake - AliExpress

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Trickstuff Power pads FWIW, they take any set of brakes to another level. Been running them for years on my bigger bikes.

 

[shiny]

All the brake analysis you do and now you are going to run Ali pads that's about the equivalent of running retreads on a Lambo.

I use these on my gravel bike, reckon they are only on the rear so far and also have a 4 pack of them for Shimano 4 pots as emergency pads, located in tool box, car, Melrose etc... I have not run them on a MTB or on a bike that requires serious braking so no reviews but they were recommended on here by someone a while back.

14.99AU $ |Bicycle Disc Brake Pads For Shimano Xt M9020/m8020/zee/saint/m640/m800/m810/m820/m520/m420, 4 Pairs, Gold Full Metal - Bicycle Brake - AliExpress

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Trickstuff Power pads FWIW, they take any set of brakes to another level. Been running them for years on my bigger bikes.

Re-treads on a Lambo. Ha. No Trickstuff for Dominions other option is Galfer.

@fjohn860 will check out Bro Pads.

 

[caad9]

Funn Fantom 102t
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mOI3SmQ
I've found them to be pretty much bullet proof with plenty of POE.

Essentially the same hub as the Spank Hex and the Nukeproof Horizon V2 so spares are very easy to source. Including all steel drivers for e-bike use.

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Will have a look, cheers

 

[Oddjob]

No stock and no ETA currently. Still got some life in my current Race Matrix so will hold out for a bit. Just looking at options.

Disco brake are another good option. https://www.discobrakes.com/?s=0&t=0& I've used the sintered, semi-metallic and copper free to good effect.

The Clarks sintered and semi-metallic pads on Merlin are good too.

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[Mattyp]

Disco brake are another good option. https://www.discobrakes.com/?s=0&t=0& I've used the sintered, semi-metallic and copper free to good effect.

The Clarks sintered and semi-metallic pads on Merlin are good too.

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A mate put me onto disco brakes a few years back, I found they wore the rotors faster than the pads...

 

[Oddjob]

A mate put me onto disco brakes a few years back, I found they wore the rotors faster than the pads...

Ice tech rotors?

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[Mattyp]

Ice tech rotors?

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Nah i would have been trying different pads back then to get my shitty Codes to work better.

 

[shiny]

Disco brake are another good option. https://www.discobrakes.com/?s=0&t=0& I've used the sintered, semi-metallic and copper free to good effect.

The Clarks sintered and semi-metallic pads on Merlin are good too.

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Tried disco years and years ago felt awful. Will take a look on Merlin or just hope race matrix back in stock soon.

 

[komdotkom]

Tried disco years and years ago felt awful. Will take a look on Merlin or just hope race matrix back in stock soon.

I'm going to be getting some Race Matrix stuff when it comes back in stock too, I'm waiting for Dominion pads. Perhaps we (and others) can combine postage.

 

[Isildur]

I'm going to be getting some Race Matrix stuff when it comes back in stock too, I'm waiting for Dominion pads. Perhaps we (and others) can combine postage.

I'd be keen on some Guide and Code pads if a group thing happens. I was going to grab some BroBike pads, but they don't seem to ship to AU any longer.

 

[Isildur]

Well, this could prove interesting. I'm expecting anything but crap, so if they're OK, that's a bonus. They'll definitely get tested on easy trails before I drop into something that actually requires brakes, but for $19 for 4 sets they're worth a try.

https://www.amazon.com.au/KREMORV-Pairs-Bicycle-Brake-Elixir/dp/B09DGMFDTF/

 

[shiny]

I'm going to be getting some Race Matrix stuff when it comes back in stock too, I'm waiting for Dominion pads. Perhaps we (and others) can combine postage.

Based in SA so not sure if it will benefit me and post is usually around £10 via Royal Mail

 

[ozzybmx]

Based in SA so not sure if it will benefit me and post is usually around £10 via Royal Mail

We'll do an SA order and split the ship.

 

[shiny]

We'll do an SA order and split the ship.

Signed up for in stock notifications. Will flick a message when it comes in.