Old 04-25-24, 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by chaadster
Geez, I'm a 240lbs Clyde who rides CF rim brakes in the rain down hills big enough to generate speeds close to 50mph and where modulation is a must, and have done it without problem.
Almost 50 mph! Which brake pads do you recommend?

Originally Posted by chaadster
My wheels, though, are the latest Winspace Hyper 2023, so older CF rims may not deliver the same kind of performance.
That's the issue. 2muchroad appears to be looking at much older wheels.

Originally Posted by chaadster
The notion that CF rim brakes are unridable, though, is utterly ridiculous.
Exactly.
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