Re: [CR]Brake pads for chrome plated steel rims

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Date: Sun, 05 Oct 2008 18:31:14 -0500
To: velo59@yahoo.com, Classic Rendezvous <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
From: "Mark Stonich" <mark@bikesmithdesign.com>
Subject: Re: [CR]Brake pads for chrome plated steel rims
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At 11:13 AM 10/5/2008, Jason Cloutier wrote:
>I am rebuilding an old Peugeot for a friend. It has Rigida chrome
>plated rims with smooth sides (not the serrated sides that are more
>common on lower end French bikes). What is the most effective brake
>pad to use with these rims?

Jason, I carry the Raincheater brake pads with leather inserts for $5/pair These are made in Taiwan under licence from Fibrax.

Mark Stonich;
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