Formula 1 stopping power for carbon or aluminum rims.
What are the world’s most technologically advanced wheels without an equally advanced amount of braking power? Working with Kool Stop, BP-Amaco and SGL-Hitco (the number 1 manufacturer of brakes for formula 1 racing) we’ve engineered the first thermally conductive, low temperature brake pad for the bike market. Which means you stop faster and with less wear and tear to your aluminum or Silca-ceramic braking surfaces. And, because Zipp pads are one of the few pads that don’t contain abrasives, the possibility for heat-flatting under extreme conditions with aluminum rims is minimized – you get a further dimension of safety to your riding.
And just in case you’re in the mood for a fast science lesson: Zipp compound utilizes a matrix of high cross-linking carbon molecules and high thermal conductivity, ultra-high performance mesophase pitch graphite. These rare aerospace materials exhibit heat transfer properties 2-3 times faster than than copper at less than 1/5th the weight. This compound is the secret behind the highest performance bicycle brake pads on the planet.
Note: Brake pads sold in pairs. Two sets must be ordered to do a complete bike. Please specify Campagnolo or Shimano compatibility.