Originally Posted by
rgver
Thanks, the center pulls stay then.
Yeah. They both work. From a design standpoint, sidepulls don't require a cable hanger. They may have less flex, but total movement of the brake lever is rarely a problem if they are adjusted right. Sidepulls may be a tiny bit lighter, but it's insignificant. Some people argue about which is easier to keep centered, but that's never stuck me as a problem for either one. So unless your current brakes have a problem you shouldn't bother with switching them. The best way to improve braking is to use modern teflon-lined housing with new cables.