Something is wrong: Cheap old Cantilever is better than modern cheap V brakes? Top Line 93-94

[93hero]

Obviously, in order to be accepted as a ‘Retrobike’ a bike must have cantilevers (or older braking system).

V-brakes aren’t retro, they’re simply an unnecessary technology, filling a void between cantilevers and hydraulic discs.

Remove them, put them in the bucket of spares at the back of the shed, fit cantilevers and enjoy.

 

[widowmaker]

Its been a while since we had a cantis vs v brake discussion

Fight !!!

 

[Takingabreak]

Must admit, I would rather like a set of T780 v brakes

 

[Tootyred]

I use them on my " modern" touring bike. Mainly because somebody gave me 8 sets of original shimano pads for them....im trying to use them up!

 

[Prodigal Son]

Suntour normally, but im not sure that end makes a huge difference. The spring return in some helps with feel mayde a tad.

slr is some kind of progressive cam inside the lever. It boosts leverage/ travel of the brakes as you press the levers. Normal levers like suntour otoh, gives more feedback but less brute force.
M733 levers are tanks and have great ergonomics. They weigh like tanks as well.