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Brake problems (need adjustment too often)
I've been having problems with my bicycle brakes for not a short time and I've been having it with a couple different bikes. The brakes get loose after 1-2 weeks. I deliver with my bike so I use it 50-...
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Purpose of fittings at the bottom of suspension fork?
I have a question about the suspension fork on my mountain bike.
There is a hex socket at the bottom of the right fork leg.
There is a normal bolt head at the bottom of the left fork leg.
Are these ...
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How to adjust Shimano M315 disc brakes?
I have a Cube Nature Pro (2017) bike and the brake lever for the rear brake has too much travel and braking is less effective than usual.
The pads don't look too worn as there's over 1.5mm on each, so ...
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Rotor rubs caliper after every ride
I've noticed the rotor on my front wheel rubs on the outer caliper's brake pad after I go for a ride.
I've adjusted the wheel alignment a few times just with the quick release mechanism to get the ...
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Replacing Mechanical Disk Brake cables
I am having problems with replacing brake cables on rear wheel. The bicycle has mechanical disks. I removed old cable successfully and I've put the new one in. The thing is that I feel like it's not ...
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Are there any adjustments for hydraulic brakes?
I prefer stiff, touchy, on/off, brakes. When I was using mechanical disc brakes, I always adjusted them so that the pads were almost touching the rotor. This provided the short lever travel I was ...
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Pads in contact with disk when idle on my SLX L675 disk brakes
I've recently bought a Nishiki Hyper pro which features the hydraulic Shimano SLX L675 brake system.
What I've found is that the pads on the back wheel breaks appear to be in constant light contact ...
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What to do when there's no more adjustment room on disc brakes
I just built up a new frame and discovered that, due to slightly different geometry the rear disc caliper can't be adjusted so that it doesn't rub. Basically I've got them all the way over to one side ...
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What is lever throw and cable slack?
In a guide for adjusting Avid BB7 mechanical road disc brakes, it said:
Only use the barrel adjuster at the brake lever to adjust for cable slack. For lever throw, use the outboard adjustment knob. ...
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Separate hex keys vs. combined multi-tool for bike adjustments?
Are separate hex (Allen) keys better than a multi-tool for adjusting and maintaining a bike at home?
Some of the separated sets also have ball-ends for the 4/5/6mm keys:
Apart from Torx T25 screws ...
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Adjusting disk brakes after taking off the wheel
I recently took off the front wheel off of my mountain bike, and have been having considerably difficulty getting the front wheel on the right spot such that the wheel doesn't rub against the brake ...
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