Opinions on Mini V-brakes

[donevwil]

Originally Posted by fa63

I don't love the thinline pads from a practical perspective either (it seems they become the limiting factor after releasing cable tension to get the wheel out, since they are so long and they end up hitting the inside of the fork), so I was thinking about changing them out for more road-style pads anyways if I go that route.

That is initially why I swapped to the CX pads as well.

[p nut]

Originally Posted by fa63

Thanks for the feedback on the Mini-Motos. I don't love the thinline pads from a practical perspective either (it seems they become the limiting factor after releasing cable tension to get the wheel out, since they are so long and they end up hitting the inside of the fork), so I was thinking about changing them out for more road-style pads anyways if I go that route.

I think even shorter pads will hit the side of the fork. I've not found a set up that allows for the pads to clear the fork, personally.