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10-29-12 | 04:42 PM

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longbeachgary

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From: Beautiful Long Beach California

Bikes: Eddy Merckx San Remo 76, Eddy Merckx San Remo 76 - Black Silver and Red, Eddy Merckx Sallanches 64 (2); Eddy Merckx MXL;

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Originally Posted by Whizzer283

Recently purchased a 2013 CAAD 10 5 and after swapping out the saddle with a Specialized Romin Evo Comp, I've been pleased with one exception. I feel that the brakes aren't as effective in dry conditions (don't no wet yet) as I would like. Are there known issues with the stock Tektro R580 brakes or brake pads? Any other suggestions?

I've heard they are fine but the first thing I did was change out the brakes on my and my wife's 2012 to Ultegra. I did buy a 2013 that I haven't changed the brakes but I haven't ridden that one yet.

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