Have you tried Kool Stop Salmon pads? Those have worked best for me on my
cross/rain bike.

I don't think they're all that suitable for cyclocross because they don't
have enough rim clearance.

-Erik

On 7/30/07, Joel Morrissette wrote:
>
> I'm running Avid Shorty 4 brakes on my 'cross bike. On a good day, with
> the right humidity and the good lighting, the braking power fore-and-aft is
> sufficient. Most of the time, however, it leaves something to be desired.
> I have tried nearly all manner of brake pads (Ritcheys seem the best by
> far), am running a Salsa cable hanger (which helped a lot). With enough
> time and watchmaker's precision, I can get them dialed in. But, they still
> kinda...well...suck. I forget until I ride my race bike with compound road
> brakes. I know cantis will never be that powerful, but it still gives me
> the willies on a wet day.
>
> What are my options? I've read in a few places that the Shimano BR550s
> are easier to adjust with better stopping power - any opinions out there?
> Anyone have a set of Pauls they'll let go cheap? (Yeah, right). Any other
> suggestions?
>
> Thanks.
>
> -Joel
>
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