Thread: brakes on drop bar conversion
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Old 09-07-13 | 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by bradtx
arsprod, I guess this is for the H400? It originally had linear pull brakes (also called side pull cantilever or V-brakes) which have a different pull ratio than standard caliper or cantilever brakes and will require a lever with a matching pull ratio.

If the linear pull brakes were replaced with standard cantilever brake, look at Sheldon Brown's tips for adjustment.

Brad
Bingo - v brakes with road levers (and yes this is on the h400). I just read Sheldon brown and will try to lower the yoke.
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