Hi guys, I've poured through as much data on bikeforums.net and roadbikeform trying to get anything that might help me.
My wife made me get rid of my bikes and allowed me one (small house). So, I got a cyclocross bike to help me to fit into all 3 worlds (cross, mountain, trail, road).
So, I read over and over how spongy cantilevers can be and that people don't recommend them for the road. or that they just can't stop you fast. So, for the past 2 years I used Tektro RX3 with Travel Agent. I was satisfied until both springs and moving parts gave out on the brake arms. So, I switched to the RX5, which they sucked and the springs were garbage (they just wouldn't retract) and now to the BX3v which also can't seem to stay in adjustment and squeal like crazy even with Kool Stop pads. I mean, seriously can't get it to stop.
The LBS is telling me to upgrade to Shimano XT or XTR V-Brakes because of their engineered movement that moves the pad parallel with the rim.
But at this point, I need cantilever opinions. Considering I ride on the road, are they an option? I can't find any listed on the Shimano website, but Sram has the Shorty Ultimate, 4 and 6. Are there any cantis that are going to give me good road stopping power?
Or, are there any opinions on a better V-Brake to get than the Tektro?
Any opinions? Can cantilever be safe enough for a road bike race where I need to stop in tons of traffic or coming down a mountain?
My wife made me get rid of my bikes and allowed me one (small house). So, I got a cyclocross bike to help me to fit into all 3 worlds (cross, mountain, trail, road).
So, I read over and over how spongy cantilevers can be and that people don't recommend them for the road. or that they just can't stop you fast. So, for the past 2 years I used Tektro RX3 with Travel Agent. I was satisfied until both springs and moving parts gave out on the brake arms. So, I switched to the RX5, which they sucked and the springs were garbage (they just wouldn't retract) and now to the BX3v which also can't seem to stay in adjustment and squeal like crazy even with Kool Stop pads. I mean, seriously can't get it to stop.
The LBS is telling me to upgrade to Shimano XT or XTR V-Brakes because of their engineered movement that moves the pad parallel with the rim.
But at this point, I need cantilever opinions. Considering I ride on the road, are they an option? I can't find any listed on the Shimano website, but Sram has the Shorty Ultimate, 4 and 6. Are there any cantis that are going to give me good road stopping power?
Or, are there any opinions on a better V-Brake to get than the Tektro?
Any opinions? Can cantilever be safe enough for a road bike race where I need to stop in tons of traffic or coming down a mountain?