Road Brake Levers and V-Brake Compatibility

[KnottedYet]

Argh, another question: Is linear pull the same as a v-brake? So if a lever says it's for linear pull brakes, could I use it with my brakes? (I feel kinda ignorant asking this, but... )

According to Sheldon Brown and Park Tool, the answer is "yes."
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/canti-direct.html
http://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=21

[wackyjacky1]

Thanks again -- I Googled for it, but couldn't find an answer.

The Cane Creek levers are nice, but I can get the Dia Compe ones from that Amazon seller for quite a bit less (the description doesn't say 287V, but says they're for linear brakes).

I sure do appreciate everyone's help!

[wackyjacky1]

Oh snap! The moustache handlebars arrived from Nashbar today. Now all I'm waiting on is the shifters, then I'll be all set for my bike's transformation.

PS I got Cinelli's glow-in-the-dark bar tape for it. I'm a sucker for stuff that glows in the dark.

A Brooks saddle will be in the works a few paychecks from now (I hope).

[boy in a kilt]

I don't know how deep you are into this project. But here's my advice.

Cantis. Go with Cantis.

I spent a couple of years mucking around with the v-brake STI lever issue and I never got it to meet my expectations, even with a Travel Agent. I don't like equipment hacks in general and this only made my dislike more intense.

[wackyjacky1]

I've got all the parts (well, I'm waiting for the shifters to be delivered) so I guess I'll stick with the v-brakes for now. If I run into problems, I'll do the canti switch, as you and Eden have suggested.

I'm really looking forward to getting this conversion done. The current handlebars are sooooo uncomfortable, they almost make me not want to ride.

Thanks!

[Triskeliongirl]

I never liked travel agents with v-brakes and sti levers. Too sloppy for my tastes. This is what I am now running on my touring bike, which I purchased from Harris Cylery. http://www.sheldonbrown.com/harris/c...ers/index.html
They work great!:

Shimano BR-R550 Deluxe Cantis
BRC50 (F), BRC51(R)* $41.95 each
Premium centerpull cantilevers from Shimano.
Compatible with STI/Ergo brake/shifters.

Refillable V-brake type shoes, highly polished and lovely. (Photo doesn't do them justice.)

*Although these are designated as "front" and "rear" models, there's no actual difference. To convert "front" to "rear" or vice-versa, just swap the shoes from right to left.

[VeloVT]

Those Shimano cantis came stock on my cross bike. They have worked well for me too. They are very squealy if not adjusted perfectly though !