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Title: vans shoes brake blocks
Post by: christhejob on September 11, 2007, 11:30 PM: I was in a bike shop today buying me a full-sus (i don't care)
and spotted a complete sheet/display card of the vans shoes brake blocks.. chappy said he has sheets and sheets in many colours..
does this stir anyone??
Title: Re: vans shoes brake blocks
Post by: billstup on September 11, 2007, 11:32 PM: Yep, they are a good era replacement for the hard to find early white or black tuff pads, get em quick :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: vans shoes brake blocks
Post by: SaMAlex on September 11, 2007, 11:41 PM: that sounds cool, get um.

Ive got a pink set in my "used brake blocks" bag. I think when they are new they even have the waffle print on the sole.
Title: Re: vans shoes brake blocks
Post by: selfpreservation on September 11, 2007, 11:47 PM: they are meant to work well grab them they are about £7 a pair from the shops so if you can get them a fair bit cheaper go for it :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: vans shoes brake blocks
Post by: christhejob on September 11, 2007, 11:53 PM: i don't really want any just thought i'd see if you guys were interested anyway they're 6.99 a pair.. leisure lakes wolverhampton.. i thought about buying em all at a bulk deal but i can't be bothered!! hehe (i will never make a businessman)
if anyone wants any pairs taking to creation/epic on saturday i can get them for ya!
Title: Re: vans shoes brake blocks
Post by: SaMAlex on September 11, 2007, 11:56 PM: I dont think the shop will ever get rid of sheet/display cards full of them. The guy should just give you the extra sheets he's got for a tenner each!!!!!
Title: Re: vans shoes brake blocks
Post by: double chevron on September 12, 2007, 10:44 AM: They are still made nowadays, check this ---> Koolstop pads (http://www.koolstop.com/brakes/index.php#Anchor-Include-12175)
Title: Re: vans shoes brake blocks
Post by: SaMAlex on September 12, 2007, 10:46 AM: So Koolstop make quite a few blocks, Ay?
Title: Re: vans shoes brake blocks
Post by: double chevron on September 12, 2007, 12:40 PM: Looks like from the website, just need to check who disributes them in UK....
Title: Re: vans shoes brake blocks
Post by: Nicfred on September 14, 2007, 10:07 PM: i got some too,there nearly the right size for my big feet aswell :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: vans shoes brake blocks
Post by: DJ on September 15, 2007, 10:48 PM: full-sus? chrissssssssssssssssss!
Title: Re: vans shoes brake blocks
Post by: christhejob on September 16, 2007, 08:12 AM: dj i can't even begin to tell you how good it is!
but to yin the yang i did 4 hours at epic last night old bean.. and even rode most of the time!
Title: Re: vans shoes brake blocks
Post by: DJ on September 16, 2007, 09:37 AM: i did over 4hrs of watching Hereos..... watched it all as well, pretty frickin good!!!!
Im meant to in charge of the microphonie @ the Rampworx all nighter end of October, will you make it?
Title: Re: vans shoes brake blocks
Post by: christhejob on September 16, 2007, 09:50 AM: of course fruit!
heroes is great.. i like the picnic ones best
Title: Re: vans shoes brake blocks
Post by: Dingobmxer on September 17, 2007, 06:46 AM: Quote from: christhejob on September 11, 2007, 11:30 PM
I was in a bike shop today buying me a full-sus (i don't care)
and spotted a complete sheet/display card of the vans shoes brake blocks.. chappy said he has sheets and sheets in many colours..
does this stir anyone??

what mtb did you get Chris?

:) DINGO :)
Title: Re: vans shoes brake blocks
Post by: christhejob on September 17, 2007, 07:25 AM: specialized stumpjumper expert (i think that's the name) it's blue, got shimano dx and is the balls!!!! :D
Title: Re: vans shoes brake blocks
Post by: pickle on September 17, 2007, 09:19 AM: nice MTB you bought yourself there mate! can't go wrong with a spesh full susser! :4_17_5:

you were riding all night as well mate! you looked as fooked as i felt :LolLolLolLol: