Cyclocross - can someone recommend good/easy to adjust cantis??
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bluenote157
10-07-08, 11:47 AM
I've been trying to adjust my older diacompe cantis on my cx build. It has been a complete pain in butt and am throwing in the towel. Since I'm going to replace them...can someone recommend a good performing, medium priced, easy to adjust, and weight concious cantilevers?
thanks
justinb
10-07-08, 12:29 PM
Tektro CR720 with Koolstop or other quality aftermarket pads.
flargle
10-07-08, 12:42 PM
Tektro CR720 with Koolstop or other quality aftermarket pads.The stock pads aren't bad IMO.
I am a new convert to Tektro mini-Vs, but I would recommend using them with travel agents (which actually turn out to be more expensive than the brakes themselves) or long-pull levers.
Avid Shorty 6's are just as good as the billion-dollar Paul Comp brakes, so I'd strongly recommend the Shorty 6.
The Shorty 4, on the other hand, is junk.
justinb
10-07-08, 05:52 PM
The stock pads aren't bad IMO.
I am a new convert to Tektro mini-Vs, but I would recommend using them with travel agents (which actually turn out to be more expensive than the brakes themselves) or long-pull levers.
True, they aren't that bad. But switching to Koolstop turned the 720's from a "pretty darn good" brake into an amazing brake. It's one of my favorite component purchases, especially in terms of value.
bluenote157
10-07-08, 08:47 PM
so if i got with the cr720s, what koolstops do i need? The v-type cartridge and holders, the supras, or the mtb ones?
http://www.koolstop.com/brakes/index.php
climbhoser
10-08-08, 12:13 PM
Get the MTB ones unless your rims are ultra itty-bitty