STX brake levers

[retroJIM]

Just a quick question, I'm right in thinking these are V-brake only aren't I?

I've seen people describe them as also suitable for cantilever brakes and I don't think that's true.

 

[foz]

I think some of this style are compatible with both, the L and H positions change the cable pull, but if they change it enough to work with cantis, I don't know...

 

[retroJIM]

That similar threads box is bloody useful. @legrandefromage says no

What brake levers should get?

I had a dig around and there are some for a lot less on ebay - some mid-20s in used condition - they were designed at the crossover from cantilevers to V brakes - the STX Vs were lovely things - very simple alloy ‘wings’ - and would look great on your frame - BUT there is indeed a view that the...

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[legrandefromage]

they really are only for v-brakes

that adjustment is just to make them easier to live with when everybody was used to crappy low profile cantilevers