why are v brakes so called?

[lewis1641]

:?:

 

[orange71]

I always assumed it was because of their shape when installed they look like a big 'V' when you look straight at them

 

[P20]

The previous effort was the u-brake??

 

[Andy B]

Suppose if it'd have been invented today it'd be the iBrake

 

[Agency_Scum]

It was the shape.

 

[marin man]

:roll:

 

[cyfa2809]

as said due to the shape
before i read this i always thought its when theyre pulled they go v shape :roll:

 

[ferrus]

because it was two fingers (or a victory sign) to the tiny boutique companies who made trick CNCd cantis... some of whom went bust as a consequence.