canti or v

mrushton
mrushton Posts: 5,182
edited August 2007 in Road general
Should i be fitting 'v' brakes or canti's to my Pompino. It's going to be used on the roads so I want some stopping power. I've got v's on my mtb but would have to use D-Compe levers with the v-brakes on the drops whereas canti's always seem a bit weak and a faff to set up (or that might be me being cack-handed). Would I be better using a booster plate for the canti's and finally any preference for Shimano/Avid/Tektro or some boutique brakes like Paul Components.
M.Rushton

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  • robbie the roadie
    robbie the roadie Posts: 423
    I'm using dia compe (I think :? ) levers with avid v's on my pomp. I think that the V's look a lot sleeker than canti's, gotta look good 8) :wink: Though I don't think either of them performs better than the other if there both set up well and If your riding on the road then either will be far better then dual pivot brakes.
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