"Andy Chequer" <andy@(youdontwantthisbitinit)thisisasparagus.com> wrote in message
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| "Carla A-G" <
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| > "Sid Tripp" <
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| > > Hello, I am looking at picking up a set of Shimano XT shifters/levers (ST-M737)at a nice low
| > > price, but the guy selling them doesn't know if they are v-brake compatible or not. If anyone
| > > knows the answer to this question, please let me know.
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| > That model was made from 1994-1998. You should have no problem using v's with them.
| >
| > - CA-G
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| > Canadian Girls Kick Ass!
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| IIRC, V brakes came out in 1996. So. Um.....
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| Also IIRC, the XT levers that didnt work with V brakes said "SLR" on them fairly prominently. If
| this helps.
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| Though if you can be arsed the answer may be in here somewhere
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http://www.firstflightbikes.com/shimano.htm
One way to tell is comparing the distance of the pivot to the cable attachment. On V brakes, the
pivot is much further away.
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