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What brakes with a very long drop?
I've got a Focus light touring bike that i use for commuting. It has Shimano 105 levers and Tektro mini-V brakes. However, the front brake squealed horribly and eventually i gave up adjusting it and bought a long drop (although i had to file out a couple of mm to drop it lower) road calliper.
I was recently involved in a crash that has bent the remaining, rear mini-V, which i am hoping to replace with something similar to the front, only the drop is something like 65mm. What should i do? I know there are a couple of extra long drop callipers out there but should i also be looking at a U brake and/or cantis?
Any help would be most gratefully received 
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Personally, I'd go for cantis.
I've used other dia compe brakes at about the same price and tbh they're fine. the blocks are a bit scratchy but you can just get some better ones when they wear out.
Dia Compe do one that'll handle up to 70mm drop:
http://www.ison-distribution.com/english/product.php?part=BCDC806F
they're only £12 a go so you can probably afford to have a punt, i've not used them but have heard they're good value.
Wow. They do look cheap and not particularly robust. But if they work then they're on my list! Thanks for the recommendation.