Aesthetics beside, the DC5s have advantages you should be aware of. It
should be possible to completely disassemble all of the moving parts in
the DC5s because they reverse by swapping arms rather than just moving
the noodle shackle. This is a great benefit and a hard to find feature
as most V-brakes use press fit bushings that are impossible to remove
without damage. Complete disassembly lets you thoroughly clean out the
bushings and dramatically impoves the feel of gunked up brakes. I don't
understand why you complain about their moving parts. They seem to have
no more moving parts than normal V-brakes (fewer actually without the
shackle).

The Pauls may also disassemblable. You could just substitute a noodle
and boot from another set of brakes if you want better protection.

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