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Old 12-16-20 | 10:51 AM
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Bikes: Specialized Roubaix SL8

Originally Posted by mcours2006
My set has about 5000 km on them already. Great value for the money. They don't brake well on wet so I try to avoid using that bike when there's a possibility of rain. But you'd expect poor braking on wet carbons and rim brakes anyway, regardless of brand.
Brake pads make a huge difference. Switch the pads out for a set of the Reynolds Cryo blue (6-slotted) power pads or Campagnolo red carbon pads. I’ve had them in the past, ridden in the rain multiple times and never doubted whether or not I would not stop when needed.
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