Originally Posted by
Yo Spiff
Avid is a frequently recommended make. (They are a division of SRAM) I was looking at the
Avid-Single Digit 7 for a while, but ended up using some generic V-brakes I got from a $20 parts bike from Craigslist.
I have Avid SD7's on my Cross Check and they were easy to set up and center and take the same design of slip-in pads as Shimano. I'm using them with Tektro RL520 levers and the power and modulation are very good.