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Mathias Koerber
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Hi Group,
Currently my TREK X01 ('99 or '00 model, not sure, it's candy gold) is equipped with STX Cantilever
brakes (modified with straddle wire instead of the triangle setup)
I am getting tired of adjusting these everytime after removing/reinstalling the brakepads (KoolStop
EagleII) for cleaning purposes (they tend to accumulate a lot of street sludge which greatly
decreases the grip of the brakes when wet).
Would V-brakes be a good alternative to the Cantis? I understand that V-brakes stay adjusted even if
the brakepads are removed and reinstalled (unless new brakepads are fitted which obviously would
require some adjustment).
Are there any other dis-/advantages I shoudl take into account?
But more importantly: My Brifters are Shimano RSX STIs. These seem to work well with the cantis.
Will they work with V-brakes?
Are there different types of V-brakes, and if so what should I look out for?
any info is appreciated Mathias
Currently my TREK X01 ('99 or '00 model, not sure, it's candy gold) is equipped with STX Cantilever
brakes (modified with straddle wire instead of the triangle setup)
I am getting tired of adjusting these everytime after removing/reinstalling the brakepads (KoolStop
EagleII) for cleaning purposes (they tend to accumulate a lot of street sludge which greatly
decreases the grip of the brakes when wet).
Would V-brakes be a good alternative to the Cantis? I understand that V-brakes stay adjusted even if
the brakepads are removed and reinstalled (unless new brakepads are fitted which obviously would
require some adjustment).
Are there any other dis-/advantages I shoudl take into account?
But more importantly: My Brifters are Shimano RSX STIs. These seem to work well with the cantis.
Will they work with V-brakes?
Are there different types of V-brakes, and if so what should I look out for?
any info is appreciated Mathias