Originally Posted by
caloso
It makes a big difference to have a barrel adjuster on your cable hanger, if you ever change wheels. Even wheels that are marked as the same width have slight differences.
I was going to put up a picture of my brakes but these are the same. Cheap and pretty easy to get right.
I've got them running on a gravel bike that I absolutely bomb down some awfully steep washboard and rocky roads. I did a 12 mile filling rattling descent just the other day. They're great. I'd like hydro disc but my bike predates that.
I could use mini V but I've got massive rim clearance. I don't have to deflate a tire to get the wheel off and I can run anything my frame can handle (45+). To me it's worth keeping canti's for that.
Be careful to get the toe in right, especially up front or this can cause shuddering.
I use Kool Stop Salmon pads. Cheap and add a little extra oomph. Only loud wet and at low speed.