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jignall

08-23-10 07:31 AM

Shimano XT M740 for Caliper Brakes?

Does anyone know if Shimano XT M740 levers would work with Campy Veloce caliper brakes?

Jeff

fuzz2050

08-23-10 10:34 AM

it won't work, at least not well. The M740 is designed to be used with v-brakes, which require a different amount of cable pull than do caliper brakes.

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