I have Gran Compe side pull brakes(Campy copies) on my Medici and they stop very well. I would say better than Campy but it could be the pads. I am not sure what reach is available. The model is NGC400 or NGC500. The ones on the Medici are recessed but I have another set that are nutted. You can also get drop bolts for brakes that may give you enough reach.