Originally Posted by
BruceMetras
Sorry, I don't have a definitive answer here.. I never ran into the problem you describe, and my Reach is running caliper brakes which take generic pads (I'm running dual compound Kool Stop) .. I would assume the V-Brakes on yours are also using generic pads .. I'd measure what you have and go from there, but I'd be looking for Kool Stop BMX pads (FOR 20" WHEELS) .. shouldn't have to modify pads for the Reach..
Ack, I guess I wasn't very clear. Getting the right pads was no problem. But I thought, well, since I'm buying new pads, why not upgrade the entire brake assembly? It was the brake arms that didn't quite fit right. So I ended up with my original brakes but new and improved pads.
Tell me about the caliper brakes you have. Did you have to do any special magic to mount them? And do you think the braking performance is improved compared to the V-brakes I have?