bandaidman

i have a felt sr81 bike which i am very happy with except for the brakes.

it has a road bike frame/wheelset with upright handlebars and shimano v-brakes. the next level up in bike has shimano deore type v-brakes.

i have always thought the brakes were a little on the soft side..had them readjusted after a recent crash and they are well centered and mechanically seem to work fine. i just want a little more stopping power...im 6 ft 205 lbs btw

would upgrading just the pads help me? ...or would buying a better v-brake set/levers help be more?

Rev.Chuck

Change to a grippier pad. Shortening the housings helps. Also some bikes have a "safety" spring in the J-tube. Loosen up your cable, pull the housing out of the J-tube and look in there. You will see the spring if there is one. If it is theree go to a shop and get some regular ones, makes a big difference.

Hunter

Go with Kool Stop pads. If youhave the stock shimaNO pads junk them and get the Kool Stop's you will happy you did.

bandaidman

thanks...i will do as suggested....will look for some kool-stop around town tommorow