[CR]"proper" brake pads

(Example: Framebuilders:Mario Confente)

Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2001 17:19:49 -0500 (EST)
From: "Brandon Ives" <monkey37@bluemarble.net>
To: garth libre <rabbitman@mindspring.com>
Cc: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
In-Reply-To: <000e01c0c6b9$9a79d920$0dbd56d1@Marta>
Subject: [CR]"proper" brake pads

Since you've asked I'd have to say I think it's silly to try and be period correct on riding bike. Sure if it's a show bike by all means use the right pads. The new high-end Shimano, Campagnolo, and Kool-Stop pads are so much better than the pads of yore (not to mention cheaper) it's just not worth the trouble. I refuse to compromise my braking power for "the looks." I don't remember where it is, but on the web is some tests done comparing brake pads and it included some of the older style pads. I listed things like braking distance and hand strength needed. All you need is to one 20 miler in the wet and you'll feel the difference in both of those things with some "new school" pads. This is of course just my professional opinion. If someone has the link to the tests I'm talking about please send it to me, since I really should have it bookmarked.

enjoy, Brandon"monkeyman"Ives

"Nobody can do everything, but if everybody did something everything would get done." Gil Scott-Heron

On Mon, 16 Apr 2001, garth libre wrote:
> I have those Campy imitation aero brakes, made by Dia Compe, Royal Grande
> Comp. No one seems to sell classic looking refil pads or new pad and holders
> that would be visually correct and high quality. What do most people do who
> need a proper functioning and looking replacement pad? Mine of course, have
> the allen head attachment. Garth