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A published pad life figure, which nobody else states

Alphatrail Organic pads for Shimano and Tektro

Organic pads for the Shimano B01S family and Tektro brakes, with a low-noise compound and a manufacturer-stated life of around 3,500 km per set.

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Alphatrail Organic pads for Shimano and Tektro

Organic pads for the Shimano B01S family and Tektro brakes, with a low-noise compound and a manufacturer-stated life of around 3,500 km per set.

Compound
Organic, low-noise
Compatibility
Shimano B01S/B03S/B05S, BR-MT200/400/410/500, M315, M355, Tektro
Stated life
approx. 3,500 km per set
Quantity
1 pair
Amazon reference
B01MY56CNU (identical on 5 markets)
EAN
4260518670355
  • A published kilometer figure per set — the only pad here that offers one
  • An explicit compatibility list naming many Shimano caliper codes and Tektro
  • One pair, so front and rear means two orders

Best for: Replacing pads on a Shimano or Tektro system where squeal has been the complaint.

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Specifications

Compound
Organic, low-noise
Compatibility
Shimano B01S/B03S/B05S, BR-MT200/400/410/500, M315, M355, Tektro
Stated life
approx. 3,500 km per set
Quantity
1 pair
Amazon reference
B01MY56CNU (identical on 5 markets)
EAN
4260518670355

Alphatrail’s pads are the only ones in this hub to publish a life figure, and the compatibility list is the fullest here.

What the manufacturer publishes

An exact fit for Shimano B01S / B03S / B05S, BR-MT200, BR-MT400, BR-MT410, BR-MT500, BR-M315, BR-M355 and Tektro systems. A low-noise organic compound described as noticeably reducing squeal and vibration. Predictable deceleration and fine modulation as speed and gradient increase. A robust, low-wear compound giving approximately 3,500 km per pad set, described as gentle on the rotor.

The 3,500 km figure

The only kilometer claim in this hub, and worth taking as a manufacturer statement rather than a promise. Pad life varies by a factor of several between a dry summer and a gritted winter, and between a light rider on flat roads and a loaded bike in mountains.

What it does tell you is the order of magnitude the manufacturer expects, which is more than a pad listing usually offers.

The compatibility list

Naming eleven caliper codes and a second brand is a materially stronger statement than “fits most”. Check the model on your own caliper body against it.

On replacement

The wear limit is published by your brake manufacturer, not by the pad maker. Replace at that figure — this site reports manufacturer values on braking and does not derive its own.

The questions riders ask

How long do they last?

Alphatrail states approximately 3,500 km per set, and describes the compound as low-wear and gentle on the rotor. Real life depends heavily on conditions — grit and wet shorten pad life dramatically.

Will they fit my brakes?

The manufacturer names Shimano B01S, B03S, B05S, BR-MT200, MT400, MT410, MT500, M315, M355 and Tektro systems. Check the model printed on your caliper against that list.

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