Build rules ; brakes Question

[retrobikeguy]

My frame is circa 94/95, it has a rear canti hanger, I may want to fit V's but not totally sure as I believe Canti hanger = cantis, No canti hanger = V's.

whats your thoughts ? is it just wrong to fit V's to a canti ready frame ?

Cheers

 

[Tallpaul]

Period correct v's function again really. Canti's are prettier so i put them on bikes that don't get hammered, V's go on frames that do. My Ti DBR has a canti hanger and i'm fitting V's.

 

[jonnyboy666]

i always like to fit cantis if the hanger is there coz i think it looks awful if you leave it unused, just make sure you get some good cantis and it'll be fine!

 

[theboy]

can you saw the canti hanger off?

cantis can look nice, but there crap arent they, fit V's, pimp ones.

 

[cherrybomb]

I remember loads of my mates bikes from around '95 - '96. Almost all of them had canti hangers, but guess what brakes everyone was running.
How much more retro do you need?

 

[FSR-Si]

Maguras = Timeless

 

[REKIBorter]

Maguras = Timeless

True

Fit whatever you feel is best, you are the person riding the bike after all. Don't be put off by trying to be period correct etc, I would rather have brakes that work when needed any day.

 

[Croydian]

V's on a canti ready frame...

Your ride, you're choice.

I deliberated for a while with my '95 'dale but the decision wasn't too tough as mine hasn't got the hanger so I opted for Cane Creek Direct Curve V's.

Purists will point the finger but having tried all manner of cantis, Onza HO's etc, without much success I reckon go with what works for you.

 

[messiah]

I've got XTR V's on the Kona,and Avid Ultimates on the Lloyd, neither is period correct but both work.

I keep toying with idea of bunging Canti's on the Lloyd and probably will if I can some find some i want... but I doubt they will stay on it long.

Experimentation is part of the fun, so try them both

 

[utahdog2003]

Cantis for bikes with a hanger. Vestigial hangers look awful and there's nothing wrong with a properly set up set of cantis.