Originally Posted by
Paul Barnard
I have the chain/chainring/cassette issue all figured out. I do wonder though how I can determine how wide of a bottom bracket I will need so that my chainline remains centered as much as possible. Can anyone help me figure that out?
And another question. Can I use v brake levers with road brakes?
Thanks.
You want the chainring centered over the cassett, either inline with the middle cog (7 or 9-speed) or inline with the gap between the two cogs bracketing the center line (6,8,10-speed). The spindle length will depend on what crank you choose.
V-brake levers pull more cable and have less leverage that the levers made for caliper road brakes so they will operate the brakes but require a lot more hand pressure to stop at a given rate. If you ride in a flat area and have strong hands they may be acceptable.