Originally Posted by
BluesDawg
Oh, a cyclocross frame. Why didn't you say so?
Since you are considering both types of brakes, I assume Waterford will build it with or without cantilever bosses. I would go with V-brakes, cantis or discs, not sidepull. Keep it versatile for wider tires, mud clearance etc.
The IRD brakes look good. Kind of an updated version of the the old Mafac cantis. Paul also makes some similar brakes.
Have to agree about the V's. How we ever stopped MTBs before they came along- I do not know. Problem will be with the brake levers on drop bars. V's do take a special lever with a different Pull ratio and I know on Tandems- There has been a difficulty getting the right lever. I know they are made- but not by whom.
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