I thought about hijacking Harmame's thread, but I was good and am starting my own. I can't stand the v-brakes on my Cannondale Quick. They always are going out of adjustment and most of all, refuse to stay centered for very long after the spring tension is adjusted. A few days ago I had a mushy rear brake so I was going to go through the adjustment routine. I saw that the cable was broken off right at the brake and I no longer had enough cable to adjust the brakes, as the barrel adjuster already was at its maximum. I ended up having to pay to have it fixed. I guess that is fine, that is how the LBS makes money. Anyway, are all v-brakes kind of a pain or are mine just too cheap? I've always been a bit unhappy with the components on my Quick4, which are not exactly the best. I do like the bike though and I ride it a lot, currently more than my road bike because of where I am staying. Anything I can do to make it better?