Subject: Re: Ceramic rim/pads Posted by: richie on February 10, 2005 at 20:03:07: In Reply to: Ceramic rim/pads posted by Fred on September 23, 2004 at 17:38:53:

Message: >i recently bought mavic ceramic (open pro) rims to my touring bike. i have avid v brakes with ceramic pads. i also ride primarily dry conditions. i also average 100-125 miles per week. my question is; >how long do pads last? how many miles, weeks should i get before they need to be replaced? they seem to get used up pretty fast. it all depends on how the ceramic is prepped. i have ridden mavic rims alot as well as others and even in a companies own wheel i have seen differences in how long a pad will last. riding conditions are another factor i.e. wet, dry, or muddy. anyway i never used ceramic specific pads either, i just knew that it would be cheaper to replace my pads every six or so months then to replace my rims once every year or so.