I tried to like mini Vs. They were the TRP whatever for Shimano and I used non-compression housing. They seemed grabby but they would surely stop the bike. Clearance was the issue. I couldn't set them up to clear an inflated 38mm tire. I'm now using some Cane Creek cantis with KoolStop pads and they feel almost as good as a caliper brake. If you decide to try the mini Vs, shop around because prices for the TRPs vary quite a bit.