Thanks for the replies. But you'll have to forgive my ignorance on this subject, I'm a bit out of my element. But I'd always assumed that mini v's got around the problem of cable pull issues when using drop bars and v brakes, thus not needing a travel agent....But if mini v's won't allow me to run a 2.0" tyre ( I've currently got Marathon XR's) then i guess they're a no go for me. I do have barcons, but I also have a spare set of tiagra 9 speed brifters lying around (but thats a whole other debate right)

However would using normal v's allow for fenders and big tyres and if so would I still need a travel agent if I used v brake levers like this http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/M...?ModelID=35189.