Originally Posted by
CliffordK
I have Shimano Ultegra brakes on a couple of bikes, and they stop very well. I don't know if it is the pads, but I'm pleased enough with the brakes to use the Shimano pads.
The scariest experience I had on the Bianchi was on a moderate descent with new Shimano pads in Campag. sidepull calipers. KoolStop pads gave me noticeably better braking, but KoolStops with dual-pivot sidepulls gave me full braking confidence.
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Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069