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Ashima offers a standard range of specific compounds, that offer outstanding performance on all types of rims
 

Advanced Alloy Compound:
This is an outstanding compound that gives excellent performance on all alloy rims, giving market leading performance in both dry/wet conditions. As such this is Ashimasˇ¦ No1 selling compound and is universally considered as the ideal all round performance that allows users to brake with assertiveness that only comes form know knowing your riding the best ; which is why its also selected by all after market brands which Ashima supply.

Pro-Carbon Compound:
Ashima utilise a CRM (Cork Rubber Matrix) to achieve the best possible wet/dry performance whilst limiting rim wear. As a direct consequence of developing rim specific compounds for selected OEMs Ashima has gained the necessary detailed technical knowledge to allow year improvements in the base compound. The result is a CRM that excels in both the wet and dry which is establishing itself as the compound of choice for professional users.
 
The wet performance of this compound especially for road use can be hugely increased by using Ashimas' 3 functional EBS designed pad, which is why it's fitted as standard on both the Aero Road and Carbon Addict ranges.
Pro-Ceramic Compound:
If you ride ceramic rims then the only compound youˇ¦ll want to use is the Ashima Pro-CeramicˇK.its simply the best!
Comp-Trial Compound:
Ashima has developed a range of supper sticky compounds specifically for trails use where you needs huge amounts of stopping power instantaneously, for this compound pad wear/noise take fourth place for the characteristics profile following performance, performance and performance!
 
Pro-G, Alloy Compound:
This is totally new engineered compound that is the product of 3 years R&D and bench-marking testing ensuring that Ashima Pro-G brakes will be the best wet/dry performance pads on the market.
Pro-G represents a huge step forward in the field of rim braking. As the name suggests, itˇ¦s for the professional rider who requires serious amounts of stopping power what ever the conditions. Unlike most traditional rubber compounds whose performance rapidly decreases with temperature Pro-G just bites harder! The compound specifically developed to challenge the rise of the disk brake, and to bring rim wet performance on a par with disk brakes, is set to take the market by storm!
Pro-CA: Professional Carbon:
Although Ashima received many accolades for its cork rubber compound, the professional requirements moved forward, like us they demand more! Some riders were suffering due to the braking heat generated on long descents, which on traditional compounds could lead to buckling or delaminating, especially on clincher rims.
The new Pro-CA compound takes advantage of the outstanding braking performance offered by Pro-G with the unique ability to deliver high performance braking whilst limiting operating temperate, making it suitable for long continuous descentsˇKeven on carbon clincher rims! Additionally it doesnˇ¦t leave deposits on the braking surface and wear is great! In short a winning compound thatˇ¦s guaranteed to enhance your performance.