Stroudy 

I've become super confused about road levers and brake compatibility.

I have a pair of Shimano ST-5703's. Is SLR (super linear response) the same as Linear Pull?

i.e. Can I use these levers with V-brakes? Without a travel agent.

If I do need a travel agen to work with V-brakes, am I correct in thinking that mini-V-brakes will work without one?

Thanks

fietsbob

No Drop bar Brifters are Linear pull the ones that are dont have the shifting mech integrated..


if the tire is not too fat you can fit a Mini V brake the arms are shorter so demand less cable pull..

Stroudy 

Amazing, thanks. That SLR thing was spinning me out.

If only travel agents weren't so expensive <sigh>

Stroudy 

Thanks for the edit - I think mini is the way to go... cost wise

Stroudy 

Is a 90mm considered a suitable arm length for Brifters?

tyrion

Doubt it. There are shorter-armed v-brakes available.

https://www.gravelbike.com/v-brake-arm-lengths/

edit: if you already have 90mm v-brakes you could probably make it work by adjusting the pads to be very close.

Stroudy 

Great link - thanks

Shorter than 90 might be cutting it fine

This is promising though...

fietsbob

TRP has an 8.4 cm arm now.. https://trpcycling.com/product/cx-8-4/ You may find the red ones somewhere..