I got a good deal on a set of Shimano flat bar brake/shift lever, but they are made for V brakes.My road bike has brakes that are on all road bikes(side pull?) and I going to put flat bars on it.The guy at the LBS said he can make the V brake shifters work.Any body been through this problem before? A couple of people on Amazon in the reviews said they made it by adjusting the mechanical advantage. Thoughts? I'm just trying to save money.