XTR V brake query
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Hi,
I'm looking to upgrade my brakes, money is tight so i'm looking at only buying the XTR cantis.
With this in mind, will any V brake compatible lever work with the XTR cantilevers?
Thanks in advance
I'm looking to upgrade my brakes, money is tight so i'm looking at only buying the XTR cantis.
With this in mind, will any V brake compatible lever work with the XTR cantilevers?
Thanks in advance
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Yep. Though the Shimano levers operate Servo Wave, where the leverage adjusts throughout the stroke. This gives a lot of pad clearance, then progressively more power.
I actually prefer Avid Speed Dial 7 though.0 -
Not all V levers will work as the amount of cable pull is different. Speedial/ servowave are adjustable.
Why not buy Avid V's as well. Or even XT/XTR V's. Better than cantis.I don't do smileys.
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Parktools0 -
so here whe have an interesting use of terms.
what XTR brakes are you looking at?
Liner pull V brakes or the older style Cantilevers?
I guess the V´s the same as Sonic has."Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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Ah!I don't do smileys.
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Parktools0 -
To clarify, will a new set of XTR V brakes work with any V brake compatible brake lever.
I have an old pair of Deore V Brake levers.
I know MTB/touring/cyclocross used and still use cantilever brakes, but technically a V brake is still a cantilever i.e. a structure that is supported at only one end.0 -
yes they will."Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
Parktools :?:SheldonBrown0 -
To clarify, will a new set of XTR V brakes work with any V brake compatible brake lever.
I have an old pair of Deore V Brake levers
Yep.I know MTB/touring/cyclocross used and still use cantilever brakes, but technically a V brake is still a cantilever i.e. a structure that is supported at only one end.
DIfferent leverage in many cases. Luckily I assumed you were on about V brakes0