Originally Posted by
KonAaron Snake
Got it. My weird'o build required particular Tektro brake levers that were compatible with v-brakes, so this option wouldn't have worked.
Shimano released a new set of brifters that have a switchable brake pivot point so that you can run either caliper/canti or v-brake/mechancial disc. Its a fairly low end set but its doable. They are only 3x7 speeds though.