v-brakes vs u-brakes

[mx_599]

are u-brakes primarily used with bmx bikes or are v-brakes used just as often? aren't v-brakes stronger? will these fit on a bmx frame no problem?
http://www.blueskycycling.com/product_image/2067_lg.jpg

[CMcMahon]

V-Brakes are on race frames, and yes, they do work better. But they're more in the way than u-brakes, so they're not used very often on freestyle frames.

[mx_599]

V-Brakes are on race frames, and yes, they do work better. But they're more in the way than u-brakes, so they're not used very often on freestyle frames.
thanks!
http://www.clicksmilies.com/s0105/grinser/grinning-smiley-004.gif

[mx_599]

V-Brakes are on race frames, and yes, they do work better. But they're more in the way than u-brakes, so they're not used very often on freestyle frames.
thanks!
http://www.clicksmilies.com/s0105/grinser/grinning-smiley-004.gif

[mx_599]

V-Brakes are on race frames, and yes, they do work better. But they're more in the way than u-brakes, so they're not used very often on freestyle frames.
thanks!
http://www.clicksmilies.com/s0105/grinser/grinning-smiley-004.gif

[MadMan2k]

Glad to see that answer was so much appreciated. lol

[KinetikBiker]

If you want V-Brakes on your regular frame, you can buy V-brake plates from DansComp for your frame that allow you to, use them...

[mx_599]

If you want V-Brakes on your regular frame, you can buy V-brake plates from DansComp for your frame that allow you to, use them...
oh..wait a minute. now i am confused. i thought they would fit directly on?? i need the adapter plate? please verify this. can you post a link or pic of what i need?

are you sure it doesn't work directly on the frame...i thought those canti bosses were all the same?

[CMcMahon]

Just looking at v-brakes and u-brakes, it should be pretty obvious that they're not going to work off the same kind of mount. If the frame has canti bosses, v-brakes will be compatible; if it has 990 mounts, they will not be.

[mx_599]

Just looking at v-brakes and u-brakes, it should be pretty obvious that they're not going to work off the same kind of mount. If the frame has canti bosses, v-brakes will be compatible; if it has 990 mounts, they will not be.
oh okay...now i see the totally different pivot point. most bmx frames come with u-brake mounts...right? like the standard 250s. it doesn't say on their site.

[CMcMahon]

Yes, the 250S (and basically every other freestyle frame on the market, short of custom and mod jobs) will have u-brake mounts.