Cantilever brakes and Shimano STI

[Jonathan Kaplan]

Is there any problem using STI brake/shifter combos with Cantilever brakes? I know that I could not
use V brakes without an adapter or the Diacomp V287 lever.

 

[Mike S.]

"Jonathan Kaplan" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Is there any problem using STI brake/shifter combos with Cantilever
brakes?
> I know that I could not use V brakes without an adapter or the Diacomp
V287
> lever.
>
>
Nope. That's what they were designed for (well, sorta).

Mike

 

[Qui Si Parla Ca]

insure-<< Is there any problem using STI brake/shifter combos with Cantilever brakes? >><BR><BR>

Generally not but the higher profile the canti, the better. Also a wide straddle carrier
always helps...

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[Ant]

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> the higher profile the canti, the better. Also a wide straddle carrier always helps...

what is a 'high profile' canti?

and does a wide straddle carrier help with wheel removal? the only problem i have with my cantis is
that i cant get the caliper QR disengaged without unscrewing the barrel adjuster a few turns. which
isn't so quick.

anthony

 

[Richard Chan]

"Jonathan Kaplan" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Is there any problem using STI brake/shifter combos with Cantilever brakes? I know that I could
> not use V brakes without an adapter or the Diacomp V287 lever.

Aren't this setup very common? The X-cross bikes all use this set up.