No they are not, the current edition of the CTC magazine list a Shimano BR-R550 cantilever brake as
being re-introduced
Pete
AJ MacLeod wrote:
> On Wed, 28 May 2003 22:49:00 +0100, Simon wrote:
>
>
>>According to the gimp in Halfords when I enquired as to the availability of seatpost
>>cantilever hangers. Interesting, one look in the window of my LBS and I see about 10 bikes
>>with cantilever brakes.
>
>
> Actually, it appears that cantilever brakes ARE indeed obsolete, or at least rapidly heading that
> way. The other month I was stunned to discover that Alpine Bikes in Aberdeen didn't have ANY
> straddle cables in stock. I've since found it impossible to get a hold of the Shimano straddles
> that use a fixed length of cable on one side, and a sort of metal "button" to attach it to the
> main cable which is anchored at the other canti.
>
> I really would like a set of these, as the rear cable on my Kona doesn't pull centrally, it feeds
> round the seat tube through a fantastically neat guide at the top of the seat stays; the
> aforementioned style of straddle lets me adjust so that both cantilevers pull equally.
>
> I don't want to "upgrade" to V's as I'm perfectly happy with the stopping power I have and I'm
> very fond of my levers and the neat cable routing I have (only one short piece of outer for
> each brake).
>
> Anyone know where I can can get these straddle cables?
>
> AJ