Shimano R55C4 Road Brake Pads for Carbon Rims - Pair Tubes a valve core remover

a valve core remover

High-profile aero wheels with rim depths of 55mm or greater require a valve stem that can reach through the carbon without forcing the pump to fight a sunken connection

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25 size fits a broad range of smaller-wheeled platforms

The result is more grip

Shimano R55C4 Road Brake Pads for Carbon Rims - Pair Tubes a valve core removerWhy Do Carbon Rim Brake Bikes Need the Shimano R55C4 Carbon Pad? The Shimano R55C4 for carbon rims is a purpose formulated brake shoe for riders on carbon clincher or tubular wheels paired with Shimano rim brake calipers. Carbon rim braking surfaces are fundamentally different from aluminum they are heat sensitive, require a compound that transfers braking energy without concentrating heat at the rim, and will be permanently damaged by standard