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07-15-12 | 05:16 PM

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Sirrus Rider

Velocommuter Commando

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Bikes: '88 Specialized Sirrus, '89 Alpine Monitor Pass, two '70 Raligh Twenties, '07 Schwinn Town & Country Trike, '07 Specialized Sirrus Hybrid

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Originally Posted by veryhumid

Hi All,

I recently bought a Miyata 615 GT with cantilever brakes on it. They are the original brakes with ancient pads. The braking performance is poor compared to my last bike that had v-brakes. My local shop is building me a wheelset and they encouraged me to ditch them for some relatively cheap v-brakes for more stopping power. I ride in all weather and stopping distance is very important because my bike is my main means of transportation. However, I like the idea of preserving the mechanical operation and appearance of the bike (v-brakes require adding brake stop, leave empty braze-ons).

Is it ridiculous to think I can get great braking from a new set of cantilevers?

For example the Tektro CR720... http://www.tektro.com/_english/01_pr...e&sort=1&fid=2

What are your thoughts?

I think you need to replace your break shoes like others have recommended. Kool Stops will restore the braking to those cantilevers so you'll literally stop on a dime.

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