Thread: Braking power for C&V side-pulls vs. modernish V brakes?
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Old 03-31-15, 01:17 PM
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210# is nothin! That's my weight, too. I would upgrade to koolstop pads if you are worried. THere is definitely a different in stopping power between old brakes and new.
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