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Cantilever brakes versus "direct pull" brakes
I am getting a touring frame (with S&S connectors) built to fit and now
we are discussing the use of direct pull (aka v-brakes) versus the traditional cantilever brakes that i see on a LOT of touring bicycles. I did originally purchase non-aero brake levers for the drop bars I intend to use. Now i understand they won't be appropriate for direct pull cantilevers. Any ideas on this? I understand Dia-Compe (spelling??) has brake levers for drop bars and these brakes. Comments? I have lots of time to get the bike built. This year is pretty well shot (the leaves are just starting to change on some trees here in Manitoba), but it has to be ready for next spring. Ken |
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Cantilever brakes versus "direct pull" brakes
Ken Pisichko wrote: I am getting a touring frame (with S&S connectors) built to fit and now we are discussing the use of direct pull (aka v-brakes) versus the traditional cantilever brakes that i see on a LOT of touring bicycles. I did originally purchase non-aero brake levers for the drop bars I intend to use. Now i understand they won't be appropriate for direct pull cantilevers. Any ideas on this? I understand Dia-Compe (spelling??) has brake levers for drop bars and these brakes. Comments? I have lots of time to get the bike built. This year is pretty well shot (the leaves are just starting to change on some trees here in Manitoba), but it has to be ready for next spring. Ken If you're asking about the Dia-Compe 287-V brake levers for "direct-pull" brakes, I have them on my Fort cross bike. I have not had any particularly remarkable issues with this combination. A search of the archive will probably turn up many more comments, both pro and con. Jeff |
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Dear Ken, & list:
Cantis got a bad rep because Shimano put incredibly lousy shoes on theirs. Put on good shoes and they stop just fine. That said, if you include a cable stop for the cantis, you can switch to V-brakes and back no problem, just use different levers. good luck jn "Thursday" |
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Ken Pisichko wrote:
I am getting a touring frame (with S&S connectors) built to fit and now we are discussing the use of direct pull (aka v-brakes) versus the traditional cantilever brakes that i see on a LOT of touring bicycles. I did originally purchase non-aero brake levers for the drop bars I intend to use. Now i understand they won't be appropriate for direct pull cantilevers. Any ideas on this? I understand Dia-Compe (spelling??) has brake levers for drop bars and these brakes. Comments? I have lots of time to get the bike built. This year is pretty well shot (the leaves are just starting to change on some trees here in Manitoba), but it has to be ready for next spring. Everyone has an opinon I'm sure but here we use the compound-cam adapters for standard levers with linear brakes. Expensive and a bit confusing to set up the first time but quite effective. Personally I'd use canilevers but either can work well. -- Andrew Muzi www.yellowjersey.org Open every day since 1 April, 1971 |
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Cantilever brakes versus "direct pull" brakes
Ken Pisichko wrote: I am getting a touring frame (with S&S connectors) built to fit and now we are discussing the use of direct pull (aka v-brakes) versus the traditional cantilever brakes that i see on a LOT of touring bicycles. I did originally purchase non-aero brake levers for the drop bars I intend to use. Now i understand they won't be appropriate for direct pull cantilevers. Any ideas on this? I understand Dia-Compe (spelling??) has brake levers for drop bars and these brakes. Comments? I have lots of time to get the bike built. This year is pretty well shot (the leaves are just starting to change on some trees here in Manitoba), but it has to be ready for next spring. Ken Get good cantis, like those from Tektro. Easy to set up, work well, no problema. Vbrakes with the doodad on top does work but pretty complicated answer to a pretty simple question. Stay away from Avid-squeal like banshee...poor design that Sram even recognizes. I just traded 2 pair for a bunch of chains-warranty- |
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On Mon, 15 Aug 2005 19:52:26 -0700, thursday wrote:
Cantis got a bad rep because Shimano put incredibly lousy shoes on theirs. Put on good shoes and they stop just fine. ^^^^^^ I agree 100% ^^^^^^^ I've ridden Shimano cantis on various bikes from '87 to '01 in vintage, and in each case, the stock pads were a joke, and the reason for poor braking. That said, I think a set of Tektro cantis (as a previous poster mentioned) are a better value and probably better brakes than the Shimano. I'd still upgrade the shoes immediately and be done with it. |
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