Sintered vs Resin Brake Pads: Wet Rides and Braking Feel

Sintered suits wet and muddy conventional bicycle rides. Resin options suit riders who value smooth modulation and a quieter feel. Choose the specific compound as well as the material family.

How the materials and compounds compare

Sintered

Sintered pads use metallic particles fused under heat and pressure.

Our go to Performance compound for wet and muddy rides. Strong wet weather braking and durable performance make Sintered a great choice for rainy commutes and winter riding on conventional bicycles.

Choose a rotor approved for metallic pads and follow the bedding in instructions.

Resin and organic

Resin based pads combine a binder with fibres and other friction ingredients. The formulation determines braking feel, wear resistance and temperature response.

Enduro Pro Resin combines smooth modulation and a quieter feel with the Enduro Pro focus on pad life. Factory Racing Organic is a separate compound for quiet braking and feel, particularly in dry road, gravel and cross country riding.

Choose between wet weather durability and resin braking feel

For rainy commutes and muddy winter rides on a conventional bicycle, Sintered is our go to Performance choice. For trail, road and gravel riders who prioritise a quieter feel and smooth modulation, compare Enduro Pro Resin with Factory Racing Organic.

Enduro Pro Resin brings the Enduro Pro focus on pad life. Factory Racing Organic offers responsive dry weather feel. Select the exact product rather than treating every resin compound as interchangeable.

Check suitability before changing compounds

Match your pad shape and rotor specification first. Our Performance range is for conventional bicycles and is not rated for electric bikes. For demanding electric bikes, heavy cargo bikes and long alpine descents, start with Enduro Pro Ultimate or Enduro Pro Semi-Metallic in an approved fitment.

Use the full compound comparison for riding recommendations and measured braking power in watts. Follow the bedding in instructions for the pad and brake combination you choose.

Questions riders ask

Are resin and organic two different material families?

In bicycle brake terminology, both names commonly describe resin bound friction blends. Individual recipes and intended uses still differ.

Should I choose Sintered for a rainy commute?

Sintered is our go to Performance compound for wet and muddy rides on conventional bicycles. Check that your rotor accepts metallic pads and that the pad shape matches your caliper.

Which resin option should I compare for quieter braking feel?

Compare Enduro Pro Resin and Factory Racing Organic. Enduro Pro Resin focuses on smooth modulation and pad life; Factory Racing Organic suits riders seeking quiet braking and responsive dry weather feel.

Can I switch from resin to sintered on my existing rotor?

Check the rotor specification first. A rotor marked for resin pads only requires a compatible resin compound. Follow the installation and bedding in instructions for the approved combination.

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