Why are cantilever brakes often preferred for wide tires?

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  1. They never wear out
  2. They allow a wider distance between mounts and pads
  3. They are the cheapest

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  1. Bicycle brake en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicycle_brake Checked 2026-11-07.

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