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THe steeper on my pomp is too short to run a cantI hanger so I can't use my cantis . I have sti levers so looks like mini vs are the solution. So what's good and what's not . Ta
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I've some Tektro Mini V's. Can't complain, never tried any other mini's mind.
two thoughts:
1: Mini V's are great, but with less mud room and tend to be a bit more spongy
2: Fork mounted cable hanger? Available from LBS for about a fiver means you can keep the cantis... Kingfisher brand possibly?
I've got the Tektro type on my Tricross and to be honest, they're much btter than the froglegg style and the medium profile cantis I tried. They set closer to the rim and do feel more spongy but they are more powerful. It's a simple case of mechanical advantage. I did consider the Campag ones for a little while but bought a disc compatible frame instead.
I've got Dia-compe mini Vs on my Roadrat. Work okay with Tekro drop bar V brake levers (RL 520 I think), never tried cantis to compare though. Pads are a bit cheap so I swapped for avid rim wranglers
keith my fork only has a hole in the rear so i would mean attempting to drill one in the front for a fork hanger
tbh i might try this as if i wreck them i can buy new (tho not in that blue) forks with a long steerer for 35 quid
i do like my cantis tbh, interesting to hear about the vs being a bit spongy thanks all
Cantis are a joke, or would be if they wern't dangerous. Decent V's are as good as discs 95% of the time.
spongy but effective! I certainly prefer them to cantis.