V-brake lead pipes

[IDB1]

do you use a specific manufacturer or just a generic teflon lined jobby.. and do you use rubber boots on them too?

The Avid noodle and overcoat looks ok value @ £3.75 ..
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Avid_Noodle_And_Overcoat/5360016442/

but it only seems to be in 90 degree, is the 135 degree front really necessary??

 

[dyna-ti]

With the amount of Vs about ,you should be able to pick up a pair for next to nothing.
Ive never had that much crud entering the end of the noodle or ever found it affected shifting
Save your money and get a couple of normal ones

 

[IDB1]

I figured there wouldn't be much difference.. but being a grade-A novice thought it best to ask

 

[dyna-ti]

I figured there wouldn't be much difference.. but being a grade-A novice thought it best to ask

That said,many here would disagree with me totally
Coated cables will give you about the best performance but if its because your V's arent returning properly then maybe a bit more tension on the springs,put it up a notch even :?

 

[IDB1]

I set them up yesterday, thought about it, worked it out and they're fine (shock!!).. but I 'made do' with the noodles and the ferrules.. they are a bit tatty so I figured I'd replace them all..

 

[fingers]

I just use any, but make sure you get an angle that suits your bike - a 135 on the back of my RTS catches my heel, so needs a 90...

And a 135 works better on the front, IMO.

 

[IDB1]

Most places recommend a 135 on the front and 90 on the back that I've seen... going to sort it in the week once I've found the ferrules that I want :roll:

 

[gibbleking]

i use cotten bud pipes to line mine...work perfectly all the time.

 

[JohnH]

Flexible brake noodles are a gift from the gods...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ProMax-V-Brake-Fl ... 0413580209

 

[IDB1]

Are they lined??

There's a few sellers on that auction site, they look interesting indeed