Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - Shimano XT M740 for Caliper Brakes?

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jignall
08-23-10, 07:31 AM
Does anyone know if Shimano XT M740 levers would work with Campy Veloce caliper brakes?

Jeff

fuzz2050
08-23-10, 10:34 AM
it won't work, at least not well. The M740 is designed to be used with v-brakes, which require a different amount of cable pull than do caliper brakes.