Originally Posted by HillRider
If the arms don't retract, check the cable and housing for contaminations and dirt. V-brakes don't work well with road levers but the arms should move freely never-the-less.
If you install Travel Agents, V brakes work very well with road levers. I have a pair of Avid V brakes connected to a pair of Shimano 105 levers via Travel Agents. They work perfectly.