Swapped my stock Tektro pads for these Jagwire semi-metallics after my old rotor gave out. First ride? Instant difference—like upgrading from a dull kitchen knife to a chef’s blade. The bite is sharper, especially on dry pavement where they feel downright confident.

Wet conditions? Meh. They’ll stop you, but with a dramatic opera of squeals that’ll make you wince. The red color pops (matched my frame, bonus points), but that spring clip sticks out like a rebellious cowlick—annoying when adjusting.

Durability’s been stellar though. Three months of gravel abuse later, they’ve outlasted my OEM pads by miles. Not quite ‘Dura-Ace smooth,’ but for the price? A no-brainer upgrade if you’re stuck with squeaky stock pads.