Hmmm. The chainstay u-brakes on my restored 88 Trek 850 are wonderful. Best stopping power of any brake I own and the lever feel and pull is great.
Wonderrful bike BTW. Early mtb with mostly road geometry (130 rear drop, 68mm BB, road Q) but longer stays and 26" wheels.
Last edited by dbg; 10-17-13 at 08:58 AM.