Bicycle Mechanics - Vbrakes on caad touring - possible ?

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ronyex
01-11-04, 06:07 AM
Hi all,
I want to purchase the cannondale caad touring frame
which is set for canti brakes ,but I want to put Vbrakes
instead.
Is this possible ?

tommy2pants
01-11-04, 07:05 AM
Hi all,
I want to purchase the cannondale caad touring frame
which is set for canti brakes ,but I want to put Vbrakes
instead.
Is this possible ?You will need to use an adapter called a travel agent to get correct cable pull, if you are not using V specific levers.
ronyex
01-11-04, 08:40 AM
So I understand that there will be no problem to
install the V-brakes on this frame.
Is there any specific V-lever that will fit the road kind
of handlebar ?
Am I looking for something that doesn't exist ?
(without using adapters)

tommy2pants
01-11-04, 08:49 AM
So I understand that there will be no problem to
install the V-brakes on this frame.
Is there any specific V-lever that will fit the road kind
of handlebar ?
Am I looking for something that doesn't exist ?
(without using adapters)If the frame takes canits, it will take Vs. Dia-compe makes a V specific road bar lever.
roadfix
01-11-04, 10:24 AM
If the frame takes canits, it will take Vs. Dia-compe makes a V specific road bar lever.

Correct......they're DiaComp 287-V levers. They're standard aero levers. As for shifters, I'm assuming you'll be using bar end shifters. Travel agents are fine if you're set up with STI/Ergo levers.

George