The Zipp Tangente Platinum Pro EVO Brake Pads are designed specifically for carbon brake tracks, providing predictable manipulation and all-conditions stopping power. Increased surface area provides more friction and less wear than previous models, and the updated groove design evacuates water more effectively and channels air for increased cooling. Additional temperature management has been integrated into the compound to reduce the chances of overheating during hard or prolonged braking.
The Tangente Platinum Pro EVO Brake Pads are available for Shimano/SRAM and Campagnolo style brakes. Two pads per package, enough for one brake.
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Reviewed 6/19/2020
by chris5834
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Dallas, TX
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A proven favorite!
My road bike came equipped with these brake pads to go with the Zipp 404 carbon wheels. When they wore-down I tried some other types and brands of carbon brake pads just because I could save a few dollars. Turns out, though, that it wasn't a good deal in the end. Other brake pads I tried made a slick surface of the carbon braking area, reducing stopping power. These Zipp Tangente pads don't do that! They provide great stopping power without marring the carbon brake surface. It seems to me, too, that they don't wear as fast as some of the earlier versions. I'm getting plenty of life from these and I won't go back to any other brand ever again!
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Reviewed 8/17/2020
by Herb
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San Diego
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Must haves if you are using Zipp wheels
I have been riding Zipp 202 wheels for six years and have always used the Zipp brake pads. They do not wear out the wheels and the braking is not bad. All carbon wheels do not brake as well as alloy but these pads are very predictable and consistent. My wheels show no wear to speak of in the brake track so these pads have been a great investment to preserve very expensive wheels. Highly recommended.
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Reviewed 4/6/2020
by Mike K
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NYC
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Fantastic Stopping Power in ALL Conditions
I have used these brake pads on my Zipp 303's for descents in the Alps, Dolomites, Vermont and California. The stopping power at high speeds is incredible, there is no squeak or noise, and the feeling of safety that comes w the knowledge that you can slow down when hitting speeds of 40mph plus and bank into a turn - priceless. These pads are expensive, I find they last about 3-5000 miles, but Zipp wheels are expensive and staying upright and on the road is priceless. No brake compares
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Reviewed 4/15/2019
by #1
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sf bay area
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good but expensive
I been using these brake pads on my Zipp rims for a few years now. First, the positives, goodreasonable braking in all conditions, (wet a little worse) bad, way too expensive for what you get and they wear out somewhat fast (2000-3500 miles). Caveats here are I am using them on some really hilly courses and I am no lightweight but the best price overall is through biketiresdirect.com and of course, if you go, you gotta stop, eh?
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Reviewed 2/9/2017
by AndyS
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Phoenix, AZ
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Expensive but stopping is necessary
Stopping is really important especially when you spend a lot of money on your bike and wheels. I'm okay spending extra for a quality product and this is a quality product. And they work.
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Reviewed 1/17/2017
by Roadpeb
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New England
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Nothing better for Zipp wheels although a bit pricey and wears quickly.
Works very well with Zipp break tracks in all weather. Soft compound provides no squeal, tenacious grab, and oddly I have had no imbedded debris. High price but well worth it on Daily Special.
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Very good. Expensive
These pads work great. Whether conditions are wet or dry the stopping power is excellent.
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Reviewed 12/14/2018
by PastorBillV
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Auburn, Ca.
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Necessary pads for new Zipps
Necessary pads for new Zipps. Best price here at Bike TIres Direct plus added benefits of rewards that lower price. thanks.
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Expensive but nice
These pads are expensive, but they do a good job of stopping and they last fairly long. Naturally, their effectiveness is also governed by the break track on your carbon wheels.
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Reviewed 3/21/2019
by Barch92
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Walnut Creek, CA
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Perfect
Yes they are somewhat expensive - but worth it.
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Reviewed 11/13/2014
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Good but expensive
This is my first experience with these brake pads good stopping power don't fade but my gosh they are expensive
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Happy with my brakes
Very quite, great stopping power
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Reviewed 3/9/2015
by Anonymous
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Great braking power
These work great. I have them on 202s and they have excellent stopping power in the dry and good power in the wet.
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Great stopping power
These are to be used with carbon rims, and in dry conditions they are indistinguishable from alloy rims. Still good stopping power in the wet. Zipp wheel warranty says you must use carbon-specific brake pads and these are good ones.
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Reviewed 3/30/2018
by Sean
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PNW &40Portland&41
Great brake pads. Full stop. (Pun intended).
Don't make this complicated. If you are running Zipp carbon wheels... You want these brake pads.
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