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Carbon braking

Hi there. Another wheel post unfortunately. I'd like to know what braking is like on carbon rim brake wheels in the dry. How does it compare to Alu rim brakes? All I seem to find online is how they compare in the wet. Not interested how bad they are in the wet. My best bike doesn't go out in the wet. Any experiences gratefully received. 

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Prosper0 | 3 years ago
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Modern carbon rims are fine in the dry, but still not as good as ordinary aluminium. 

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matthewn5 | 3 years ago
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Depends on the pads. Those cork style pads are pretty average, but Campag red (carbon) pads and Swissstop yellow (carbon) pads work very well indeed on modern carbon rims. Indeed, compared to alloy rims you might find them a bit 'grabby' or 'on/off' than an alloy rim. I find them brilliant - absolutely no problem stopping. Just don't ever drag them, so you don't overheat the rims.

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Nick T | 3 years ago
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It depends on the rims. I have older wheelsets with smooth carbon brake tracks, they’re a bit reluctant compared to alloy but never unsafe feeling in the dry. I also have several sets of Bora wheels with the newer 3Diamant braking surface, these are easily as good as an alloy brake track in both wet and dry conditions with the correct pads. Carbon rims are also more durable than alloy, they don't wear down anywhere near as quickly in use. 

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