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  • using V-brake levers with mechanical calipers
  • robgclarkson
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    i’ve got an old bike that i’m “doing up” a bit and i’m toying with the idea of a new (2nd hand) fork… and that means the forks i’m looking at are mainly ones with disc mounts….

    so could i keep my old levers and just run a cable to a mechanical disc caliper, instead of running it to a v brake? or would need a new lever too?

    Posted 9 years ago
    stoffel
    Free Member

    Same lever. But get some decent quality brake cable outer, as cheap stuff compresses toomuch.

    Posted 9 years ago
    joshvegas
    Free Member

    LX v-break to mtn bb7 here.

    All good

    Posted 9 years ago
    robgclarkson
    Free Member

    wayhey… LX v brake for me too…. cheers josh 😉

    Posted 9 years ago
    Saccades
    Free Member

    Awooga!

    N2W’s used to run an LX with BB7’s too (eventually went to SD7’s), work perfectly well.

    :toppa:

    Posted 9 years ago
    robgclarkson
    Free Member

    nev’s 😉

    Posted 9 years ago
    kcal
    Full Member

    Yup, upgraded wife’s bike (old Shimano / Avid lever) with Vs to MTB BB7 on front, no problem at all.

    Posted 9 years ago
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