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11-19-15 | 08:57 AM

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PatrickGSR94

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From: Memphis TN area

Bikes: 2011 Felt Z85 (road/commuter), 2006 Marin Pine Mountain (utility/commuter E-bike), 1995 KHS Alite 1000 (gravel grinder)

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Originally Posted by noglider

Hello fellow anagram lover, BeatsYa71.

@Geekage raises a point, and I'm surprised the rest of us missed it. Misadjustment is common with cantis, and getting it right is important. It's confusing. Check it out. You might be able to improve your braking with proper adjustment.

LongRide... did I get it right?

I've never been a fan of canti's myself. I would definitely recommend v-brakes if you can make them work with the drop bar levers.

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