Interesting that the 1992 and earlier Specialized models didn't have that canti brake noodle. If you wanted to run V's maybe you could run full length cable housing and use the top tube cable clamps you see on 70's road bikes with few braze-ons?



I have an Indy XC fork from '97 and it firms up considerably in the cold. You probably won't have that problem in Cali though!