What does it actually take to balance raw stopping power with precise modulation? The crew at the Global Mountain Bike Network (GMBN) recently visited our production facility in Ljubljana, Slovenia, to dive deep into the physics, chemistry, and rigorous testing behind our high-performance organic compounds. From the meticulous blending of aramid, ceramic, and graphite raw materials to our industry-leading automated bedding-in process (which delivers an immediate 20% increase in initial braking performance), this video pulls back the curtain on how we engineer maximum trail confidence. Whether you are dragging the brakes down a steep alpine descent or hunting for fraction-of-a-second advantages on a World Cup race run, see exactly how Sinter premium pads maximize your 100% traction envelope when it matters most.
The Sinter chapters of the video
- 02:38 – Visiting Sinter in Slovenia
- 04:11 – Brake pad performance and testing
- 06:28 – Inside the mixing lab
- 08:14 – Manufacturing the brake pads
- 11:22 – Sinter’s bedding-in machine
See how Sinter’s four compounds differ on our brake pad compounds page, or find the pads for your brake system in our bike brake pads range.