Tektro IO Organic Long Life Pads Fibrax

Tektro IO Organic Long Life Pads Fibrax
Tektro IO Semi-metallic Disc Brake Pads. One pair supplied in a blister pack with a rotor wipe.

Organic pads are the kindest to your rotors and typically quietest. They don’t offer the same bite as metallic pads. These pads also wear the quickest. This does not mean that they’re low end pads though, and depending on conditions, riding style and personal preference they may be a great choice. Organic pads can offer the best lever modulation of the three pad types.

Sintered metallic pads offer the best stopping power. They also cause the most rotor wear and can make the most noise, especially when wet. They are also the least affected by adverse conditions. Sintered metallic are typically used in downhill free ride applications, but can be used for less demanding riding types as well. Depending on the setup, sintered pads can feel “grabby”, that is, that they lack modulation at the lever. That problem tends to arise on more powerful brakes with larger rotors  and both of those factors play towards that perception.