Like everyone has mentioned, simply let her accustomed to the bike first and foremost. I don't see that the V-brakes are an issue; we all rode them for many years without a lot of issues. You could swap out the pads as someone else mentioned, but if te brakes are set up correctly, I wouldn't worry about stopping power. Back in the day, these brakes were used at mountain bike resorts and did well...I worked at one and saw these bikes daily, and we didn't have any issues with the brakes.
It's exciting that she is learning to ride, have fun!
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08-28-2013, 02:40 AM #1
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Why is that? I've always just bought the ones that fit the brake pad holders for my brakes...wondering if there's something I'm missing. (Sorry for the threadjack!)
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08-28-2013, 09:31 AM #3
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Oh, now I see. I've always just bought the pad inserts that fit modern v-brakes, not the pad and carrier together. Thanks for clarifying. Originally Posted by Muirenn
Suppose I could be wrong! But the smooth holders without nuts are more 'old style' and the posts are often too wide to fit. (BTW, I have extra, smooth old-style canti claws by Kool Stop if anyone needs them. One package I opened, the other I didn't. Neither are used).
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