Originally Posted by
bkrownd
Cantilevers should be banned. Never had a cantilever brake that works properly. I have no idea why all bikes haven't converted to V-brakes yet. They're the only easy and reliable rim brake out there.
Wide profile cantis don't clog with as much snow/slush as V-brakes. The stopping power of a good pair of wide profile cantis is equal to a pair of V-brakes. Lastly, certain V-brakes don't have the clearance under the through cable for big tires and full fenders.
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