Hi Steven, Thanks for your note about the Mathauser pads, I'd used them years ago and found them to be the best also! Alas, one of the CR experts made a big deal of how the M blocks were'nt safe or proper in campi holders so I thought I'd enquire to the list about the campi back blocks. I am wanting some of both for my bikes, and will let you know if/when I get around to an a/b comparison. f.w.i.w., I had the same problems you described with the campi ones from time to time over the past 35 years too, so I will be interested to see if its replicated.
Best,
Dale Phelps, Longmont CO
Stephen Barner <steve@sburl.com> wrote: Dale,
I tried a set of these and wrote a report to the list. The "M" pads fit the Campi holders fine. They're a real good fit and will give good service. After trying them, I'm surprised Mathauser made both "M" and "C" pads.
Of all the pads I've used on Campy sidepulls, the orange Mathausers are the best. The black KoolStops don't stop quite as well, and Campy pads wear fast and pick up aluminum from the rims, reducing friction, scoring the rims and making a nasty noise. This is especially noticeable on non-anodized rims.
--Steve Barner, Bolton, Vermont
> Date: Sun, 9 Jan 2005 07:59:01 -0800 (PST)
> From: "Dale B. Phelps"
> To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
> Subject: [CR]Campi Brake Shoes
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> with the disute over whether the large lot Mathauser "M" pads are suitable
for our campi-equipped on-topic bikes, is there a source out there for fresh
original campi black pads?
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> Dale Phelps, Longmont CO
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