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Old 07-08-12 | 01:15 AM
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Originally Posted by ratdog
Most touring bikes come with v-brakes for better stopping which comes in handy on a fully loaded bike. Brifters do not give enough travel and hence the bar ends.
Most of the touring bikes I've seen have cantilever brakes...even the ones with barends.
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