Yep, sintered from superstar all the way – the organic ones fitted in new brakes are great in the dry, but wet and mud eat them alive. Sintered last me about 6 months riding twice a week, and I’m no XC lightweight, and drag the brakes far more than I should.
Get the deal on 4 sets, then you will have another spare set for each wheel too!! All for the price of one set of real shimano ones 🙂
Make sure you wear them in – about 10-15 hard stops in succession, to glaze the pad/disc surface and make them work properly/last longer. Use the search function above to find a million threads/opinions on this.
Ps – superstar delivery is free, lightning quick, and a free pack of Haribo!!