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Old 01-21-14, 06:32 PM
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zacster
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I saw that but decided I'd stay with the stock mount to start when I ordered. Now that I have it I see the problem. The suggestion of v-brakes though got me thinking about how these cantis aren't great compared to my Campy Chorus road bike brakes and maybe v-brakes would be an improvement anyway. Plus I have new rims so new brakes + new rims should be a nice ride for the city.

So another question for anybody that knows, are the Avid Single Digit 5 ($20/pair) any good? Or how about the next step up and the SD 7 ($50/pair)? Or should I stick with Shimano? Or Tektro, I have a pair of Tektro road brakes on a bike and they are great. For $55 I could have a whole new brake setup, and new shifters as well. What I have is almost 25 years old at this point and from what I've seen of the newer gear even on cheap bikes is that it works well. I can't say that for my old LX.

And how do you like your Fly light? I have the Cyo and I only have one ride so far, and that was just a quickie to test it.

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