well the 7-speed cassette is on there already

I just checked on ebay for 9-speed triggers, but found a great deal on 14-speed triggers, Imma get those and just click twice per gear

Before the brake levers even come into play though, I need to be able to manually/directly work the brake arms so that the pads contact the rims. Right now that happens with about 3cm of cable between the tops of the arms. Small enough to significantly compress the boot in the resting position, which I've never seen before.

I'll post a pic tonight if I can remember.

At least I headed off "those are cantis not v-brakes in the picture you dumbass" within only half a dozen posts