Best of the pre V Brake Cantis... a thread that may of been done to to death

[PanoIgano]

Having seen Suntour XC PRO mentioned a few times, I would also like to vouch for their reliability.

They are not super easy to configure correctly, that's true (I think I counted 3 or 4 different type of sizes of keys needed), but are very sturdy cantis. In fact, I have noticed that in certain frames they reduce flexing of seat stays or front studs a lot so no stiffeners / boosters are needed to my experience.

The XC PRO levers are in my view second to Ritchey. They don't develop play like most XT / XTR rapid fires ones up to mid 90s do.

 

[NigelFinnighan]

I'm surprised nobody has mentioned Ritchey (unless I missed it)- I find the levers paired with their Cantis and pads to be the best feeling, best performing brake set up hands down. They're just so tight and plush, I highly recommend.

 

[bikeworkshop]

Anyone used/rate Shimano BR-CX50 new cantilever?

Great canti if you're buying new

 

[legrandefromage]

I mixed up the best bits of Tektro and Shimano to make...

Tekmano!

 

[Lhatch4]

It took me a long time to find replacement brake pads for this but they do look great.

 

[Mkane]