Originally Posted by
63rickert
If none of the above works (I think an excellent chance some of above could work) take the frame to a frame builder and move the mounts down. Not that big a job. Touchup paint will be much smaller than you think.
It's not just "down". Cantilever posts on older touring bikes were also closer together laterally. This leads to compatibility issues with newer cantilever and V-brakes because the brake pads are moving in a different arc than older brakes. This can be worked around by a knowledgeable mechanic but can be very frustrating for those who assume that the switch is straightforward.
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