Using cyclocross forks for V-brakes

hstiles
hstiles Posts: 414
edited October 2010 in The workshop
I purchased a set of carbon cyclocross forks but the steerer tube is too short for my main bike. I might be able to return them, but if not, my thoughts have turned to using them to replace the stock aluminium forks on my Specialized Sirrus. Can I use cyclocross forks for V-brakes without modification?

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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    I don't see why not, I have converted a number of old MTB's from canti to V without any issues, you of course really need levers with the right pull ratio or you'll never get any decent braking!

    Simon
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • hstiles
    hstiles Posts: 414
    Thanks. Unfortunately steerer tube was too short, so onto ebay they go. I'll bear it in mind as a nice upgrade for the future.

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