Replacement Cantis

Any suggestions on an upgrade from the Altus / Acera cantilever brakes that came with this hardtail?
I was looking at the Avid shorty range 4 or 6 but not sure of either, as there seem to be issues with them squealing
I was looking at the Avid shorty range 4 or 6 but not sure of either, as there seem to be issues with them squealing
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Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
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and many of the lever makers were doing dual use levers.
re the squealing change the pads.
but I would look to a V brake set up.
Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
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@Nicklouse - do you know if the Avids take the MTB Koolstops? If so, I'll buy these next.
"What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
"It stays down, Daddy."
"Exactly."
as can be seem here.
Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
"What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
"It stays down, Daddy."
"Exactly."
The straddle cable arrangement is for canti brakes but this is only a cable and can be replaced with a VB setup.
The best cantilever brake on the market is probably tektro CR520.
Thanks for the advice
Everyday Commuter
looks can be very deceptive.
if yours are used with cantis and there is no V setting then they are no suitable.
But I would swap out the levers and cantis for Vs in a flash (gears allowing).
see here
Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
Swapping the brake out for the £2.98 (CR) unit doesn't work as the current set up is a combo gear / brake unit.
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Fairly sure I've got that on the CX but it's too wet and miserable outside to take a peek
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Simon
retired 9.6kg Carrera Kraken
The Carrera Hardtail combined thread - come on all you Carrera's!
The Sons Scott Genius RC20 build
the pull ratio is different. Fact. how much that is actually pulled it totally different.
V brakes with canti levers ends up with lots of brake rub or levers hitting the bars.
Cantis with V brake levers ends up with brakes that feel like wood and the need for hands with serious strength to stop a bike.
Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
In terms of the best cantilevers - probably Pauls, Avid Ultimates or TRP CR950s. Just got some 950s in carbon for my cross bike
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"What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
"It stays down, Daddy."
"Exactly."
Everyday Commuter