I've used Kool Stop on my Cannondale cantilever brakes since 2018. I think that I'll stick with the brand. I'm very satisfied. Customer service has been responsive as well.
My preference is to have a wheel hand built from components that you research and pick out individually rather than buying a pre-built wheel that was built by a machine. Wheels can be a great performance booster for your bike, but they are super pricey.
I had a set built up for my three month...
Sorry to read of your mishap. Falls are never good for the rider or bike. I was just reading the post about your bike from 2022. I really like that color, and the way you bought it as frame trade-in was very interesting. I hope that you heal quickly and can put you bike back in good order.
Forgive the pun, but I feel your pain. I totally agree with kjop in his assessment that maybe you are riding a size frame that doesn't fit you. I too am older and have six fused vertebrae in my neck that make a more upright riding position critical to my comfort and safety. I have always thought...