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v brakes are a type of cantilever, the posts should be in the same place for either type

Sounds like user error.

You can even run v-brakes as cantilevers on a frame that's meant for cantilevers.

Actually don't do this, it's not that good. Where can I get a clamp-on cable guide?

Something like this? ...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/140995983227?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&var=440136587255&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Where can I get a clamp-on cable guide?

You don't need one, just insert a bit of cable outer between the guide on the seat lug and the v-brake noodle

I did try that, but couldn't see a way to get the cable outer to run neatly. Maybe with an extra bendy noodle. Also seems like it would be really draggy

Maybe try a 3.7mm to 5mm stepped ferrule to align the outer with the guide.

Would certainly help, but the cable would still be traversing quite an elaborate series of chicanes. Will see if I can hunt down a bendy noodle and stepped ferrule at the co-op and give it a go anyway

This is what I thought too...

http://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/product/17654/Problem_Solvers_Backstop_Cable_Stop_Clamp_Black_1_3_8?gclid=CIm-wuiFkc4CFRJmGwodLkMB1A

^ this is what you need i think, was gonna buy one before I gave up!

Can you run v brakes on frames that are meant for cantis? Tried to fit a deore rear brake to my muddy fox seeker and the pads needed to be spaced more toward the rear rim? And then the spring arm would pop out when any pressure is applied to the brake...

I had exactly this problem too on an old Raleigh mtb. It wasn't even a lever compatibility issue, the pads were just miles away from the rim.

Yeah this is it, may just have to space the pads inward

Do know if I build it has original or full Mavic.This Chorus 1st gen goes on my Merckx SLX with new wheels

untwisting stamped forks party 2

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I mean everything is back in order and not the other Saarf.

^ so much love for that bike @Gaston matching discs and all.

part swap, ratio success, new daily for me:

New long-term project arrived today, won't be able to afford to build it up for a little while. Think I want to put some deep 90's wheels on it like tecno/fir aria/shamal etc. 9 speed campag, not sure on saddle and tape colours yet. maybe white?

It has enough going on already without white tape. Has to be black for me.

What type of tubes is that ? Columbus Genius ?
go ahead for light and stiff parts, it's a nice frame, can go to carbon forks...
All black is nice with yellow, black wheels or Gipemme techno rims will be fine...
Shamal will match also...

It's columbus brain. Tecnos would be nice if only for the matchy matchy yellow decals. Only deep black rims I know of from the 90's is Mavic cosmics, they might look alright if they're the ones with smaller decals. Originally planned to go all silver bits with white tape and saddle but as alialias said, might be a bit OTT with the lairy paint.

Would you like a Cinelli Angel to go with that? Not quite the right era for the frame, but if you're going all deep-rimmed pursuit-style...

got a severely scratched but otherwise intact new carbon cx F+F - its off to be cleaned and then it gets a new coat of paint - really toying with the ideea of going full gulf but not sure as of yet .. this is what im working on .. any feedback appreciated.

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last one please, orange forks