V to cantilever brake swap

beerbattered said:

Has anyone done a V to cantilever brake swap? Are there any tips on the proper way to mount/weld on the brake shroud bracket on the back? Is there a make/model of cantilevers that are a better overall value than others? How well would they perform with my Shimano Deore brake/shifter combo? What are the ideal brake shoes for cantilevers?

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not shure why you are switching but V's will stop better than cantilever

I can't figure any reason why you would want to switch from V Brake to cantilever. Now if it was the other way around I could definitily see your reasoning. V brakes are by far the better brake! I have V brakes, and disc's on several of my bikes. For the MONEY I will take the V brake.

John

Loose Screws Bicycle Small Parts - FORMERLY THE THIRD HAND/LOOSE SCREWS

Loose Screws Bicycle Small Parts - FORMERLY THE THIRD HAND/LOOSE SCREWS

Here are a couple of links to some bolt on options. Do a google image search for rear cable hanger for a lot more bolt on options.

ocscully

There is one important thing to know about this swap. When you swap from V to Cant. you must also swap your levers. This is because the difference in leverage. You will notice that both style brakes pivot on a post. The v brake has a much longer arm than the cant. This affects the distance needed for the cable to travel to get the same amount of brake action. The levers for each brake type are designed differently. There are some levers out there that work for both. They have an adjuster that has a setting for v or for cant. Make sure you are running the right lever with the right brake.

I forgot to mention. I agree with the other guys that v brakes are much better (especially for a motorized application). The only benefit I can think of for the cantalevers is if you are going for a more retro look?

Here's a good article to read with some useful links.

I have canti's on my Surly Cross-Check and *if* they are adjusted correctly- they work just as well as V brakes and they have better modulation if you know how to set them up.

-George