I've also decided on some brakes....im sorry to the bluff traditionalist, but im going 'V'.
It was one of the things I really wasn't 100% happy with on the previous version. Yes, cantilevers are prettier, but I just want uncomplicated ease of use and a bit more power.
The only problem is the bloody ugly levers that started around 96.....I even started a post a week or so back to see if anybody has a nice looking set they know of. The answer there was "NO".
Im considering putting V's on my next project, problem is finding decent levers.. Anybody know of any old skool cast levers akin to xt m732 / m733 / xc pro / comp, rather than the pressed / folded ones that came on with m739 kinda era. Hoping i can find something a bit more in keeping with my...
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But, I might have a solution....w.t.s.
Ive gone for some XT T780 calipers. These have been in the cupboard a fair while, so time they saw the light of day.
Lets see where the weight of these decisions pulls the bike!