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Easy Installation
Customers are pleased with the ease of installation for these Diamondback Softee BMX brake pads. Installing them took less than ten minutes and were reportedly simple and straightforward.
Size And Fitment
Customers are highly satisfied with the size and fitment of the Diamondback Softee BMX brake pads. They mention that they work great for various bike sizes, have a thick design, and are easy to align with rims. Some customers note that they are slightly longer than original pads but still manage to work well due to the extra contact. Overall, the pads receive positive feedback for their fitment and appearance on different bikes.
Brake Performance
Customers have a generally positive sentiment towards the brake performance of the Diamondback Softee BMX Brake Pads, with some mentioning significant improvements in stopping power and quiet operation compared to their previous brakes. However, a few customers noted that they required adjustments to ensure proper installation and function.
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Quality
Great quality, fit my pure fix, which i worried about.
Easy to install and the brake is working again.
The high grip means they might squeal horridly unless you "toe-in": set the front to contact before the back.
I tried the odyssey slim by 4 pads (both clear and black) and they both squeaked horribly on polished wheels.
Price
They were economically priced, easy to install and most importantly, lock up the back wheel with a firm squeeze of the brake handle.
The peace of mind for safety is well worth it at this price.
Brake pads are doing especially well for the price
Packaging/appearance
My only gripe is somebody at the diamondback factory (or wherever these are packaged) left out one of the special concave washe... Read More
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- This product had a total of 160 reviews as of our last analysis date on Nov 23 2024.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The trike needs grippy pads so you can stop the wheel and drift
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
This means that only a fraction of that pad is contacting the wheel
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Upon doing so i noticed the brake cable was frayed so i had to order those from amazon too
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Cant go wrong with these brakes low profile and will stop you on a dime
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Ha i didnt expect to like these as much as i did
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Theyre just cheap and very nice for breaking
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
They do wear fast but its a good trade off
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My dog pulls me on the bike 5 days a week and i end up riding the brakes a lot of the time
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