The Avid Shorty 6 Cantilever Brake is designed for use with road levers.
Shorty 6
- For use with road levers
- Arms are easy to center with a spring adjuster screw
- Brake pad is 70mm in length for greater stopping power
Item SpecificationsColorNickelBrake TypeLinear Pull - CantiBrake Lever ActuationShort PullWeight176 gMaterialAluminumBrake Usage F/RFrontPadRW2Hub/Brake CompatibilityRim Brake
Was this useful? Yes | No Designed for road brake levers to be used on cyclocross, recumbent, and tandem riders. Forged aluminum arms, (FVA) force vector alignment reduces brake boss play, internal pivot sleeve, positive linear spring, screw style spring adjuster to center brakes. Features & benefits
Forged Aluminum
Stiffer and stronger than cast arms
Force Vector Alignment (FVA)
Reduces brake boss splay and improves performance, efficiency and control
Internal Pivot Sleeve
A separate sleeve ensures consistent performance regardless of the brake boss
Linear Spring
Positive spring rate - just like side-pull brakes
Screw-Style Spring Adjuster
No easier way to center brakes than this system
Rim Wrangler 2 Pads
Ruthless cartridge pads formulated for extreme grip
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