P physio123 Retro Newbie Feb 7, 2011 #1 Can I use V- brakes levers with caliper (side pull) brakes or is there a problem with doing so? Cheers (newbie)
Can I use V- brakes levers with caliper (side pull) brakes or is there a problem with doing so? Cheers (newbie)
S simonlovell99 Senior Retro Guru Feb 10, 2011 #2 I have done so with a bmx dia compe hombre which is side pull and using with a v-brake lever. The dia compe brake is for sale if interested
I have done so with a bmx dia compe hombre which is side pull and using with a v-brake lever. The dia compe brake is for sale if interested
FMJ BoTM Winner Gold Trader Feedback View Feb 10, 2011 #3 You may get half decent feel/modulation with levers like Shimano DX or Avids that are adjustable with them set as far as they'll go to pull the least amount of cable.
You may get half decent feel/modulation with levers like Shimano DX or Avids that are adjustable with them set as far as they'll go to pull the least amount of cable.