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Reddit mentions of Kool Stop Continental, Caliper Pads, Threaded Posts, Salmon, Pair

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Reddit mentions: 5

We found 5 Reddit mentions of Kool Stop Continental, Caliper Pads, Threaded Posts, Salmon, Pair. Here are the top ones.

Kool Stop Continental, Caliper Pads, Threaded Posts, Salmon, Pair
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The Continental Is Our Classic Conventional Design, For Use On Older Bicycles Or Brake Systems With Clearance ProblemsGreat For City Bikes And Steel Rims. Internal Backbone. Nyloc Retaining NutNyloc Retaining Nut. Thicker Pad. Weight Per Pair: 41.6 GramsPackage Dimensions: 1" ( H ) x 4" ( L ) x 4" ( W )
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ColorSalmon
Height0.75 Inches
Length9 Inches
Number of items1
Release dateFebruary 2009
SizeContinental
Weight0.000625 Pounds
Width4 Inches

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Found 5 comments on Kool Stop Continental, Caliper Pads, Threaded Posts, Salmon, Pair:

u/leicanthrope · 4 pointsr/bicycling

You might try replacing the brake pads with some of the Kool Stop salmon colored pads. I believe the "Continental" would fit these.

http://amzn.com/B001SYM690

u/anonanon1313 · 2 pointsr/bikewrench

Those are steel rims, so in theory can be hammered out, with the tires removed, but I've never done it myself... Steel rims dent easily, as you've discovered, and they also don't stop well when wet. It's important to keep tire pressure up to the maximum rated on the sidewall to reduce chance of denting.

You could get a new set of wheels, though that bike might not be worth the investment.

As for pads, I'd recommend Koolstop salmon Continentals---

http://www.amazon.com/Kool-Stop-Bicycle-Continental-Salmon/dp/B001SYM690/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1373582725&sr=1-1&keywords=kool+stop+continental

u/summerchilde · 1 pointr/bikewrench

You're welcome. Remove that cable but save it so you can use for measurements. You CAN ride the bike without it but it will be in low (3rd) gear.

Shifting on these goes like this...

1 (1st) is high gear and is the easiest. When used the cable pulls that indicator chain all the way out.

2 (2nd) is normal as if riding a single speed bike. The cable pulls the indicator about halfway.

3 (3rd) is low gear and the hardest to pedal in. Cable doesn't pull at all. Takes a bit more muscle to pedal but you can go really fast.

Once you replace that cable you'll have a nice bike to ride. They are ridiculously easy to maintain once you get the hang of it.

Also, your wheels probably have chrome/steel rims. You will want to replace the brake pads with Kool-Stop Continentals. Get the SALMON (orange) colored ones here. These are the best brake pads for these old wheels. Salmon color only though!

u/mheep · 1 pointr/bikewrench

Found the tires x2.
Tubes x2.
Seat is your choice, look for a "cruiser seat" if you want to retain the look of it x1.
Brake pads x2.

Cable kit is above. That should give you a rough outline of what I had to replace on mine, not counting opening up any of the sealed components to clean and regrease.