Cantilever mount racks

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02-20-09 | 05:20 PM

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CliftonGK1

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Originally Posted by snappy

i'm thinking of getting one of these racks ... can they work with old style cantilever brakes? or would i need to switch to v-brakes?

Works fine with old school wide cantis (I have mine over Tektro CR720s). Works fine with narrow-profiles too (had Tektro Oryx before the CR720s).
The only thing you may have to do is lengthen your straddle wire to fit over the fork crown mounting tab for the rack.

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Originally Posted by knobster

It comes with a mount for your reflector. It mounts on the front of the rack.

Careful of that mount. Mine broke after too many miles of harsh roads and chip seal, but thankfully my reflector didn't end up in my front spokes.
I've heard of ppl having issues with the crown mounting tab breaking, but mine has held up well. If you're worried about it, fashion a stronger mount from some 1/16" strip steel from the hardware store.

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