After 50 years of specializing in brake pads, Sinter claims to have made the best performing pads for XC bikes. The only downside is that they will cost € 169 for a full set or € 189 if you choose to have them delivered in a custom wooden box.
The Elite is a limited edition Sinter brake pad that uses titanium support plates, 24-karat springs and retaining pins. Sinter claims that using titanium instead of steel for the backing plate has better heat management with reduced thermal conductivity compared to standard pads. With cooler temperatures, Sinter says these very expensive pads will last longer, have better modulation, and allow the brake fluid to stay at a more constant temperature.
These limited edition pads are manufactured in Slovenia and limited to a run of only 500 sets and are compatible with Shimano calipers that use K-type pads (XTR 9100 and XTR9000).
