[Piwoslaw]

Took the rear v-brakes off today and sprayed the inside with a WD40-oid, but no go They are corroded solid - if I try to move them, then the spring's pin starts to bend, it will break off shortly.

Thankfully, when I bought a disc brake for the Wife's bike, I kept her v-brakes. I put these on and was surprised at how easily they moved, so smooth... And the good side of them being cheap-o is that they are simple - not sealed tight with no way to get at the insides, but the plastic seal pops off, allow access to the spring. Put some grease on it and will get everything finished after work tomorrow (taking the train now - you guessed it - due to salt on the roads). Maybe using the cheapest, simplest parts on the winter beater is the way to go...