Rim brakes - Centre pull v side pull
booldawg
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Running a disc up front and rim brake on back (due to 'vintage' frame!). Looking to replace old rear rim, is there any difference in performance/set-up/maintenance between centre pull and side pull brakes?
1999 Scott Vail - Work commute
2015 Giant Anthem 27.5 SX - Weekend riding
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2015 Giant Anthem 27.5 SX - Weekend riding
East Hants MTB on Facebook:
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Yes, side pull work centre pull don't (in any meaningful way), also most decent levers you'll find are for linear pull (V-brakes) not the older pull ratio for canti's (make sure you get the right lever!)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.0
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Thanks Rookie - the old brake is a side pull. May just put a new cable on it and see how it goes!1999 Scott Vail - Work commute
2015 Giant Anthem 27.5 SX - Weekend riding
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In that case you may not even have the centre floating stop for centre pull brakes.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.0
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A well set up set of cantis works fine. I ride a bike with them on every day.
Although for fun I prefer discs.I don't do smileys.
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It's all leverage, pads and flex. A good canti works well. Bad V brakes tend to work well - they are easier to get right and get decent performance from.0
