Thank you, Will, for linking the archived v-brake page - I recall the original page existing but forgot to where the archives moved (bookmark now saved, thanks!) This helps a similar scenario on my Clem. I recall I first tried to install a Nitto Mini Campee 32f at some point in the past but that it was a no-go for the same reasons mentioned above: v-brake cable crossing almost directly in front of the crown hole. The rack ended up on a different build until recently and I decided to do another test with the rack now in hand again. It seems I had only tried it with the cable going OVER the rack support with that first install attempt. As it turns out, moving my v-brake cable under the rack support has much less interference once the rack is fully bolted onto the fork. The v-brake noodle boot now just kind of rests against the underside of the rack support with very little deflection of the cable itself.
During use on recent rides the boot did work its way over and out of position from pressing against the rack tubing leaving direct cable/rack contact but still very slight. Matching up my Tektro v-brakes from the list linked by Will and a quick measurement on the bike I have one of the 110mm length Tektro models and moving to something a bit shorter (in the 95-100mm range) should clear just fine. As an interim (maybe even longer term solution) I'm now considering just using a short piece of brake cable housing and lashing it to the bottom of the rack support (with thread or twine, etc.) to then guide the cable without wearing against the rack tubing since the clearance really is minimal going under. Unless I could get around to a brake swap with some Avid 1.0 v-brakes on one of my spouses bikes that looks to have closer to 100mm arm length. Eliminating some squeal on hers has been on the to-do list anyway so might be a no cost win-win to just swap all the arms soon. Brian Lawrence NJ On Sunday, September 17, 2023 at 8:03:56 PM UTC-4 wboe...@gmail.com wrote: > I have found this list of v-brake arm length > <https://gravelbikearchive.wordpress.com/2014/06/20/v-brake-arm-lengths/> > measurements useful on multiple occasions. Not directly related to request > but may be of interest. > > Will > On Sunday, September 17, 2023 at 7:47:59 PM UTC-4 Mark Schneider wrote: > >> I should have mentioned this is on an Atlantis II. >> >> On Sunday, September 17, 2023 at 4:47:04 PM UTC-7 Mark Schneider wrote: >> >>> I have the same rack, and Deore XT V-brake, works fine. Just re-did the >>> cable today, cable is running on top. I don't bother with noodles. >>> >>> On Sunday, September 17, 2023 at 1:46:01 PM UTC-7 Tony Lockhart wrote: >>> >>>> Thanks all! >>>> >>>> Just as I suspected, the Shimanos won’t work. BTW, forgot to mention >>>> that my bike uses 700c wheels. >>>> >>>> Definitely too stubborn to remove my beloved Nitto rack, but curious >>>> enough to try the Tektros. Will post results when I get them in and >>>> attempt >>>> and install. >>>> >>>> Many thanks for the responses and pics. Cheers, >>>> Tony >>>> >>>> On Sunday, September 17, 2023 at 11:22:50 AM UTC-7 eliot...@gmail.com >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> I did VO and bent under with my canti setup and power hanger. Not V >>>>> brakes but work well. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Sun, Sep 17, 2023 at 10:52 AM aeroperf <dore...@comcast.net> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> We're running Tektro 837 brakes under a Mark’s Rack on my wife's >>>>>> Platypus. >>>>>> This is the 50Cm Platy with 650b wheels, so your geometry may vary. >>>>>> >>>>>> 4.25 inches from the center of the brake post to the wire, 4.35 >>>>>> inches to the top of the brake arm, and 5 inches to the bottom of the >>>>>> rack. >>>>>> >>>>>> [image: Front BrakeS.JPG] >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> >>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>>> Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, >>>>>> send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. >>>>>> >>>>> To view this discussion on the web visit >>>>>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/5cd0e5e0-c344-41fc-a473-06ed716f56bcn%40googlegroups.com >>>>>> >>>>>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/5cd0e5e0-c344-41fc-a473-06ed716f56bcn%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>>>>> . >>>>>> >>>>> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/0e614704-5719-4a49-af95-6e15732624dbn%40googlegroups.com.
