It promotes great maneuverability. And it has the most comfy ride of any enthusiast-level saddle we've tried. T hese new pads, boasting a hard, long lasting compound and a reputed 10 percent thicker braking surface, the Razor Blades promise a longer lifespan than the original pads supplied by Shimano. A set of Razor Blades has been pulling stoppers duty on my bike for three months now. They have held up well, especially considering the riding conditions this year in my area.
Heavy rains turn buff singletrack into soup.
Soup on the rims turns many brake pads, including Shimano originals, into grated cheese. T he Razor Blades don't squeal any more than original Shimanos do, but they do give different feedback through the brake lever. This is more noticeable in the wet, but the sensation is there in all conditions. The trait doesn't lead to unplanned slides. It simply takes some rider adjustment to realize the brake pads feel differently in hard braking.