Originally Posted by
RH Clark
Does a Surly LHT have the proper frame mount to change from Canti to V brakes? I realize the proper levers will be necessary, just wondering what if anything I need to mount them to the frame.
If your frame has a rear cable stop to transition exposed brake cable into cable housing, or if it runs full cable housing all the way back, then you shouldn't have any problems.
If it doesn't have a rear cable stop and it doesn't run full cable housing, then you can either run full cable housing yourself with zip ties or other clamps or you can install a clamp-on cable stop. Some frames designed for cantilever brakes don't have a rear cable stop, and use a steel "noodle" or some other conveyance to pass exposed brake cable around the seat tube and back to the cantilever straddle wire. Linear pull/V-brakes require cable housing to the brake arm noodle so you'll have to figure out what to do there if your frame lacks a rear cable stop. If you need a clamp-on cable stop, you can get one from Problem Solvers, Origin8, and likely other outfits as well.