How do i know what kind of brake pads i need for my trek bike?

Question

i ride a trek 2.1 and i need new brake pads do you guys recomend that i going to the trek store and getting brake pads or is it all right to just go to a bike store and get them

Answer 1

get "kool stops" youl never know how good brakes can be until you try em. theyre on ebay pretty cheap.

Answer 2

All bicycles regardless of brand use standard components from Shimano, Campagnolo, SRAM, or a few others.  The brake pads for these brakes (as well as some better quality aftermarket pads) are available at any bike shop.  You do not have to go to a Trek dealer specifically to get them.

Answer 3

Agree with the above answer.

My Trek, a Fx model, came the orignal Trek brake pads.

They did the job at hand, but Kool stops are much better, as i find they are longer-lasting and handle the rain better- and they don't cost much more than the other basic models.

Answer 4

The cheapest Shimano will do IMO.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Model...

Do not see the point in expensive brake pads