Klein rascal V-Break!
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there are about a zillion threads on that topic here and on other forums. search for klein AND v-brakes
the easiest solution is to drill the cable exit hole a bit larger (5mm) and run the cable housing through the frame and let it stop against the cable entry. you can also drill the cable entry hole larger and run the housing from the lever to the brake through the top tube but then you cannot go back to cantilever brakes. drilling the top tube will reduce the "collectors" value of the frame and once it's done it's done but maybe you don't bother. if you drill it be very careful to NOT damage the paint...
there are other solutions like cable stops attached to the seat post clamp and using roller links
they all work but are not readily available and need some DIY work.
but why do you want Vbrakes on the rear at all? good and properly adjusted cantis with Koolstop pads are more than powerful enough on the rear...
Carsten
the easiest solution is to drill the cable exit hole a bit larger (5mm) and run the cable housing through the frame and let it stop against the cable entry. you can also drill the cable entry hole larger and run the housing from the lever to the brake through the top tube but then you cannot go back to cantilever brakes. drilling the top tube will reduce the "collectors" value of the frame and once it's done it's done but maybe you don't bother. if you drill it be very careful to NOT damage the paint...
there are other solutions like cable stops attached to the seat post clamp and using roller links
they all work but are not readily available and need some DIY work.
but why do you want Vbrakes on the rear at all? good and properly adjusted cantis with Koolstop pads are more than powerful enough on the rear...
Carsten
those roller thingies were available long ago but i haven't see one for sale since long. try to have one custom made...
you can also build a cable stop out of such hangers that attach to the seat post clamping bolt
as i've said, nothing is readily available and you will need to find a custom made solution if you don't want to drill.
you can also run the housing from lever to brake and attach it to the outside of the top tube with zip ties...
imho none of those solutions is worth the hassle just to run vbrakes on the rear.
Carsten
you can also build a cable stop out of such hangers that attach to the seat post clamping bolt
as i've said, nothing is readily available and you will need to find a custom made solution if you don't want to drill.
you can also run the housing from lever to brake and attach it to the outside of the top tube with zip ties...
imho none of those solutions is worth the hassle just to run vbrakes on the rear.
Carsten
dahl
Retro Guru
But its fun 
I saw a thread that you mentioned
http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=299761
this adaptor. is there a way to find it?
I saw a thread that you mentioned
http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=299761
this adaptor. is there a way to find it?
dahl":2sxvq7re said:But its fun
I saw a thread that you mentioned
http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=299761
this adaptor. is there a way to find it?
not good for your frame
http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=38958
Carsten
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