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Avid Cross (Shorty) Cartridge
$40.00 CAD
Surgical Braking. All-Condition Performance.
The Avid Shorty Brake Pads feature a high-performance rubber compound optimized for aluminum rims. Unlike generic "one-size-fits-all" pads, these are molded with a profile that maximizes surface contact and effectively channels away water and debris, ensuring your braking power doesn't "fade" when the weather turns.
Why Genuine Avid Shorty Pads are Essential:
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Avid-Specific Fitment: Engineered as the direct replacement for Avid Shorty 4, Shorty 6, and Shorty Ultimate brakes, ensuring perfect alignment and noise-free operation.
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Aggressive Mud-Shedding Grooves: Deep channels allow water, grit, and mud to escape the braking interface instantly, preventing rim abrasion and maintaining a consistent "bite" in sloppy conditions.
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High-Modulation Compound: The proprietary rubber blend offers a firm, linear feel at the lever, allowing you to "feather" your speed into technical corners without locking up your wheels.
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Rotor-Friendly Material: Formulated to be gentle on high-end aluminum braking tracks, extending the life of your wheelset while providing professional-grade stopping power.
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Quiet Operation: Designed to minimize vibration and harmonic resonance, helping to eliminate the "squeal" often associated with cantilever braking systems.
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Threaded Post Interface: Standard threaded post design allows for micro-adjustments, making it easy to "toe-in" your pads for the perfect, chatter-free setup.
Technical Specifications:
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SRAM Model ID: RB-SPP-A0
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Type: Cantilever Replacement Pads (Threaded Post)
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Braking Surface: Aluminum Rim Specific
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Quantity: Sold as a Pair (One Wheel)
The Alegro Perspective: If you are running Avid Shorty brakes, don't compromise with generic pads. The Shorty system relies on the specific density of this compound to keep the brakes from "grabbing" or vibrating. We always recommend these for cyclocross season because they handle the grit and sand of the pits better than almost anything else on the market. It’s the easiest way to make your older cantilever setup feel like a modern race machine.
Reliable Friction. Professional Clearance. Master the Mud with Avid.