Phil_Gretz, Unfortunately no 
I had the chance one day to get them but for some reason I didnt...
ThermionicScott, ofcourse it has fresh pads, only museum bicycles have old pads.
Why do you call my theory crummy? All responses were very interesting, I already said that. I'm 'regurgitating' the theory because having added to it elements like skinny tyres=less friction and safety levers makes it more complete for people to argue about. Jeez, if I was your doctor I'd prescribe you more hill training for your uptightness...
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