v-pads on road brake rims?

Ramanujan

Hi,
I'm thinking of getting some v-pad brake blocks for my road/commuting bike
Something like these maybe:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/kool-stop-mount ... RRWidgetID
My thinking is that bigger surface area will give better braking, esp in the wet.
Has anyone tried this?

thanks
R

cooldad

Depends on the calipers, rim depth and clearance, but they do make skinnier road ? versions
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/kool-stop-thinl ... ke-blocks/

The Rookie

Increased area doesn't improve barking, in fact in the wet it makes it worse as you reduce the surface pressure.