I run Albatross bars, not drops, so I have no worries about finding brake levers. My main concern is clearance for my racks and fenders, like you say. I had an arm length for the Deore M590s at one point, but I forgot where I read it. I didn't see an arm length for either of the Shimano Deore V-brakes in Shimano's documentation, but I'll have to go take a closer look. Thanks for the info.