Yes, those don't have the required threaded post length with spacers. In fairness to the pads, the photo shows how short the threaded posts are. Stuff happens and you ride on.
You'd do better with these that appear to have the required length and spacers : https://www.modernbike.com/avid-shorty-6-cross-brake-pad--cartridge-holder-set https://www.modernbike.com/trp-threaded-xc-pads-cnc-alloy-rim-black On Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at 12:37:46 AM UTC-4 Mike Godwin wrote: > Hello Folks > > rant cross-posted on ibob list > > I ordered one bike's work of these pads Kool-Stop Cross Threaded with > Dura 2 Dual Compound Brake Pad | Tree Fort Bikes > <https://www.treefortbikes.com/Kool-Stop-Cross-Threaded-Dura-2-Dual-Compound-Brake> > since > Riv does not have the 55 mm long Yokozuna pads any longer (on their web > page anyway) to install on one bike's work Dia Compe 980s. The product > description indicates they are "compatible with most Shimano and Avid > cyclocross brake systems." Well they are not compatible with Dia Compe 980 > brake systems. > > The product photo shows a short post, but cheese louise, these are best > for sidepull or centerpull brakes. So that leads the question, what Shimano > and Avid sidepull or centerpull brakes are used on cyclocross rim brake > systems? I asked for a refund because of their POS description, but "no > refunds if used." Well, I didn't use the ephing pads because I can't even > install them with the correct rim/pad contact angle. What a POS. I betcha > the pad compound is very good, but what worthless customer support. Blah!!! > > Ok done, with rant, anyone want some half price brake pads? > > Mike "Yokozuna pads in the mail from Merry Sale > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/a7a2d967-a505-44e5-bee7-24adbb9e2f15n%40googlegroups.com.
