How high you put the straddle cable yoke will affect the system's overall mechanical leverage. The higher the yoke, the higher the mechanical advantage. Take a look at this visual calculator:
http://www.circleacycles.com/cantilevers/ -B On Apr 12, 5:49 pm, Rene Sterental <orthie...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi all, > > I've read all about how high the yoke for the straddle cable should be for > regular cantilever brakes depending on their profile. However, I cannot > really find any specific info regarding centerpull brakes. > > Is it better to have more cable for a higher yoke or less cable for a lower > yoke? Paul's instructions state about 2 inches or so higher than the brake > arms, I figure that's where the cable attaches, but also states that the > height is not critical. If I recall correctly, the same is stated for the > Neo-Retro and Canti brakes, although I've learned that they need different > heights for optimal performance. > > Any feedback is appreciated! > > René -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
