Originally Posted by
BrianSal05
I will take it into account, before this bike i was riding an old walmart mtb that braked surprisingly well, I thought that it had more to do with the fact that V brakes are just that more powerful, but maybe the pads haven't been change in a while, though a mechanic has never pointed it out.
Yes properly adjusted V brakes are better stoppers but millions of people ride millions of miles a day with lower quality brakes than yours and live to tell about. A good cleaning of the rims with alcohol or nail polish remover along with quality new pads should greatly improve your brakes.
Try and these Kool Stops
I agree with Classtime you need to find a different shop
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