Originally Posted by
Dr.Deltron
Then you didn't replace the brake pads with Matthauser pads! ...
Nothing wrong with Matthauser.
Originally Posted by
Dr.Deltron
Cool Stops are 2nd on my list, but I haven't tried their Salmon offering yet.
If I recall correctly, the KoolStop salmon material is the old Matthauser material. I can vouch for KoolStop salmons and have them on all of my bikes.
Originally Posted by
Dr.Deltron
Shi*mano pads aren't even ON the list, cause they are just that, shi*!
(better "modulation"? I don't need no stinkin' modulation! I wanna STOP! like, NOW!)
Based on my experience with the Bianchi and its marginal-at-best Campagnolo calipers (with Shimano aero handles, by the way), I concur 100%. I scared myself on a descent with those great-looking, poorly performing Shimano pads.
Originally Posted by
Dr.Deltron
I'm right handed, and have all my bikes set-up with right lever/FRONT brake.
Concur. (I'm left-handed, so the standard American left-front setup works well for me.
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Originally Posted by
Dr.Deltron
And yeah, steel rims? All bets ARE off!
Concur.
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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