1988 Schwinn Voyageur 27" to 700c conversion (cantilevers)
02-12-12, 08:43 PM
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How is the life on the Koolstop Thinlines? Is the compound any more durable to compensate for the decreased amount of pad? Or do you simply replace them twice as often?
02-12-12, 08:51 PM
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Honestly, I haven't checked lately. That bike doesn't have an awful lot of miles so I'm not sure.
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02-12-12, 09:18 PM
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I ran into this myself. I wound up building a custom rear wheel with a MTB hub. The dish is pretty gnarly.
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...d-bridgestones.
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...d-bridgestones.
02-12-12, 11:56 PM
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If you end up not being happy with your adjustments I have oodles and oodles of cantis on hand and I'm sure I can find a set to help you out. I think a newer (mid-90s?) lower profile style canti just like the ones mentioned earlier would work out great. And if your location listed on your profile is correct, I am not too far from you!
02-24-12, 07:18 PM
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Update: Found out that disconnecting the springs makes pad adjustment a lot easier. Installed the Koolstop Thinlines, big difference in braking power. Need more ride time, but initial test is really good. I can probably get another mm better while still keeping good pad contact, but I think the current adjustment may be enough. Thanks to all for the help!
02-24-12, 07:19 PM
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Nice work!
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02-24-12, 10:09 PM
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can also grab some 90s cantis found on most basic rigid 90 mtb and they'll make set up a breeze. Done this whole dance on an identical voyageur myself. I prefer a less fiddly setup and alas the frame was one size too small for my liking.
11-08-14, 03:40 PM
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PHT and thenomad mentioned using a later MTB-style low-profile canti, I found some inexpensive Shimano M650 brakes on eBay, and the result was good. I did have to play with the yoke length to get the feel right (Sheldon Brown's site is excellent!), lengthening the yoke to reduce the mechanical advantage was necessary for my Cane Creek road levers. The pads are now in good alignment, no squeal, and improved stopping power.
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It's cool seeing how you've changed the bike over and around through the past few years.
Three different cable yokes! I like all 3.
Thank you for your pix and experience with the canti choices and setups!
Three different cable yokes! I like all 3.
Thank you for your pix and experience with the canti choices and setups!
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