Thread: V-brake vs. BB7 for long, loaded, fast descent.
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Old 05-05-12, 02:12 PM
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Yeah, modulation is the key for long down hills. Never had any trouble doing that. Have stopped occasionally to let rims cool. Pad wear was never a problem. Longest decent was 8 miles, 5%.
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