Just wanted to follow up on my question about brake pads, since several kind experts here advised me to go with Kool Stop Continentals.
I asked for them at my preferred LBS, but it can't supply them. I have store credit there, so I went velo cheapo (my default) and ordered the nearest thing they can get: Cane Creek Gray Matter pads.
May the C&V gods and the experts here forgive me!
If you think this is a horrific mistake, feel free to inflict buyer's remorse.