MATERIALS

Friction Compounds

Four compounds engineered in-house, rated for braking force, service life and noise.

Semi-Metallic

Organic-resin compound with metal fibres. Quiet, kind to rotors, strong cold bite - the all-round choice for city and trekking e-bikes.

Braking force★★★☆☆
Service life★★★★☆
Noise comfort★★★★★

Metallic (Copper-Based)

Full copper-based compound. Highest braking force and the longest service life, built for heavy e-bikes and sustained descents.

Braking force★★★★★
Service life★★★★★
Noise comfort★★★☆☆

Ceramic

Ceramic fibres deliver stable friction from -30°C to 300°C with near-zero noise and very low rotor wear.

Braking force★★★★☆
Service life★★★★★
Noise comfort★★★★★

Sintered

Sintered under high pressure for extreme conditions - mud, rain, long mountain descents. Maximum stopping power, slightly louder.

Braking force★★★★★
Service life★★★★★
Noise comfort★★☆☆☆

All four compounds can be applied to every pad model in the R and RZ series. Tell us your climate, terrain and rotor type - we recommend the compound.