VeloNews December 4, 2006
"The pads never felt grabby, and braking remained predictable in the worst conditions."
- Matt Pacocha, VeloNews
cyclingnews.com tech feature of Priority Health's Ben Jacques-Maynes TT bike features the SwissStop Yellow King brake pads
Health Net uses SwissStop Yellow King compound pads with Reynolds carbon wheels
SwissStop pads will change your opinion about brake power in cyclo cross.
Available in models for smooth post and cartridge style cantilever calipers, the unique compounds from SwissStop provide incredible stopping power and modulation.
The Original Black compound is great for all round riding and training, while the GHP compound is superior in demanding conditions such as rain, standing water and mud.
SwissStop's Yellow King compound can be seen on the bikes of elite professional riders. This unique rubber compound provides great stopping power and modulation on carbon fiber rims in cyclocross. The legendary SwissStop Yellow King compound is now available in cartridge and smooth post models for canti lever brakes.
cartridge linear pull
| compound | Original Black |
| for | Aluminum rims |
| ideal use | MTB or Cyclo-cross riding and racing in dry conditions or with damaged or abraded rims |
| compound | GHP |
| for | Aluminum and Ceramic rims |
| ideal use | performance MTB or Cyclo-cross riding and racing in demanding conditions including mud and rain or with Ceramic treated rims |
| compound | Yellow King |
| for | Carbon Fiber rims |
| ideal use | Cyclo-cross using carbon fiber rims |
smooth post cantilever
| compound | Original Black |
| for | Aluminum rims |
| ideal use | MTB or Cyclo-cross riding and racing in dry conditions or with damaged or abraded rims |
| compound | GHP |
| for | Aluminum and Ceramic rims |
| ideal use | performance MTB or Cyclo-cross riding and racing in demanding conditions including mud and rain or with Ceramic treated rims |
| compound | Yellow King |
| for | Carbon Fiber rims |
| ideal use | Cyclo-cross using carbon fiber rims |
02/27/2007