Originally Posted by
BadgerOnBike
And regular cleaning of the rims will make a world of difference. At least it did for me. No need to clean them too often when conditions are good, but during the cold months or if its raining a lot I use a degreaser to wipe the rims. It takes about a minute per wheel. I do it one once every one or two weeks during winter, and maybe once a month during the rest of the year.
I put new pads on my bike about a week ago and I am again feeling like I can't stop like they used too when new. I did
not put Kool stop b/c the bike shop did not have any that would work. I was trying to support the LBS but i probably could have gotten pads cheaper online. They had Avid. He said they were good pads. I cleaned rims with rubbing alcohol.
What kind of degreaser should I use?
Originally Posted by
noglider
It's not your brakes. Your rims might be dirty, or the brakes may need adjustment. You might try replacing the pads with Kool Stop pads. There are no better brake pads.
Cantilevers won't stop you any better.
my front brake i have squeezed to the handlebar and still does not feel like it is stopping like it should? is there somewhere i should can adjust it so it does not squeeze as far?
Cyclocross bike with Tektro Onyx cantilevers.