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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

06-02-14, 09:13 AM

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Properly set up cantilever brakes

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Posted By flargle

I've read this multiple times but I just haven't...

I've read this multiple times but I just haven't seen this in practice. My recommendation is to run low-profile cantis with the straddle cable as low as practical. In my experience, this gives...

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

06-01-14, 08:27 PM

Replies: 32

Properly set up cantilever brakes

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Posted By flargle

Great post, grolby. I agree with everything you...

Great post, grolby. I agree with everything you wrote.

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

05-31-14, 06:32 PM

Replies: 32

Properly set up cantilever brakes

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Posted By flargle

:lol:

:lol:

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

03-25-14, 09:49 AM

Replies: 32

Properly set up cantilever brakes

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Posted By flargle

Using low-pro cantis with short straddle cable,...

Using low-pro cantis with short straddle cable, it can get close, but modern road calipers will always feel more solid. I think you'll feel an improvement when you switch the front to low-profile.

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

03-25-14, 09:01 AM

Replies: 32

Properly set up cantilever brakes

Views: 10,807

Posted By flargle

Set up both front and rear as low-profile...

Set up both front and rear as low-profile ("narrow"). That will give you more leverage on the front brake.

Cantis don't suck. They stop a bike just fine. The advantage of cantis over other...

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