Quote Originally Posted by Susan View Post
Can anyone of you explain to me if brakes and brake levers have to match or if it doesn't matter what kind of combination of brakes and levers I use?

What i mean is: My old bike has a V-brake. It won't fit onto the Soma frame.

Can I still use my brake levers if I use a fitting brake for the Soma? Or do the levers need to be replaced too?
V-brake levers are compatible with V-brakes and cable actuated disc brakes.

The Soma mixte needs road caliper brakes, hence you'll need new levers meant for caliper and cantilever brakes.