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 bought the same bike, 2013 10 5 this summer and never thought twice about the braking power UNTIL I took my bike down to North Carolina to ride some big hills. The friends I was riding with were flying down the hills faster than I and braking a lot harder, but I didn't feel confident on the downhills. I'm not sure if it was my riding confidence (first summer back on a bike in 15 years) or the brakes.
I'm typically a flatlander (riding in northwest Ohio), but based on the comments here I'd probably swap out the pads before the next trip with hills.