Cantilever to 105 Swap?

sophidog
sophidog Posts: 180
edited August 2013 in Workshop
I'm considering replacing the Tektro cantilevers on my Cannondale Caadx with 105s. Don't race on mud & would like a match with the derailleurs and an improvement to the braking. I assume that I'll need new cables(inner & outer) in addition to the calipers. Has anyone done this in the past and can offer any advice please?
Road: Rose CDX-3000 Cannondale CAADX 105 2011
Turbo: Fuji Nevada Mountain Bike(Y2K)

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  • fast as fupp
    fast as fupp Posts: 2,277
    they wont fit.

    consider mini-v brakes instead
    'dont forget lads, one evertonian is worth twenty kopites'
  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    TRP CX9.0 mini-vees if running Shimano - more powerful than any caliper brake and a doddle to set-up. The Tektro cantis are OK, trouble is most people don't know how to set them up correctly - straddle wire too long, so you get mushy brake feel at the point where you want 'bite'
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..

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