BMX - v-brakes vs u-brakes

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mx_599
04-01-06, 06:07 PM
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?
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CMcMahon
04-01-06, 08:02 PM
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
04-01-06, 08:11 PM
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!
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mx_599
04-01-06, 08:13 PM
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
04-01-06, 08:20 PM
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
04-01-06, 09:53 PM
Glad to see that answer was so much appreciated. lol
KinetikBiker
04-02-06, 07:56 AM
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
04-02-06, 11:12 AM
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
04-02-06, 01:05 PM
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
04-02-06, 01:16 PM
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
04-02-06, 01:33 PM
Yes, the 250S (and basically every other freestyle frame on the market, short of custom and mod jobs) will have u-brake mounts.