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Why is it not recommend to put V brake levers on cantilever brakes?
I understand that V brake levers pull more cable out then cantilever brake levers. However, the argument why one shouldn't put V brake levers on cantilever brakes I often hear and also the only one I ...
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Older Shimano Road Brake Levers vs Newer Ones Quality (SLR vs Super SLR)
I'm owner of relatively new (non STI) levers of low Sora/Tiagra level, they are Shimano bl-r400 (Super SLR).
Now i'm thinking of replacing them with pretty Dura Ace BL-7402 (SLR). These come from ...
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What type of lever of a hydraulic rim brake is this?
What is the manufacturer and the model of this brake lever of a hydraulic rim brake?
I am puzzled because it's connected to a Magura hydraulic rim brake caliper, and there is a 11 on it - so I always ...
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Hydraulic disc brake too loose
I recently replaced my brake pads on a Tektro M285 Hydraulic Disc. After replacing them I pumped the levers so it would go back into place but after a bit of pumping, I noticed that it only adjusted ...
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Bike brake bleed question
so after bleeding my Tektro mineral oil brakes, the brakes appear to no longer be functional. when I depress the lever until it touches the handle bars. I am still able to spin the wheel. I think it ...
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What are cheap options for an extra set of brake levers for mechanical disk brakes?
A quick question. I want to have an extra pair of brake levers for my mechanical disk brakes set at a different position on my handlebar(s), and I want the whole upgrade to cost as little as possible. ...
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What to call bike brake levers with two gripping points?
I have a Schwinn Letour bike which has brake handles that can be gripped from two different points, but the whole brake handle is a singly body of metal, as can be seen here:
I am wondering what this ...
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Interoperability of hydraulic disc brakes and levers between model lines/manufacturers
My bike came with Shimano Deore XT M765 hydraulic disc brakes and Shimano Deore XT M756 hydraulic levers Dual Control units.
I wonder whether the calipers from one manufacturer can be connected to ...
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Purpose of barrel adjuster on Travel Agent?
I mistakenly bought the version of the Travel Agent (by Problem Solvers) without the barrel adjuster, and I’m just wondering if I need it. What’s the barrel adjuster used for? My bike has reverse ...
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Putting rear hand brakes onto a 16" Diamondback Jr Viper
I'm trying to add rear hand brakes onto a 16" bike for my son. I've seen other online versions of the same bike model (Diamonback Jr Viper) with hand brakes; which makes me think I should be able to ...
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Brake fluid squirts out of brake lever
We noticed tonight that one of the brake levers, whenever you actuated it and let go rapidly, brake fluid would squirt out (black and oily substance).
I'm wondering if there would be some things that ...
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Braking on a vintage road bike
I recently bought a vintage Gitane road bike. I understand that in the 70s and 80s they sold a lot of these road bikes with drop handle bars. Sometimes they came with the extra lever for an easier ...
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When engaging the brake lever: the cable loosens and doesn't stay in the other side (where the twisty bit is)
Picture inside. Bike newbie here, Tried adjusting v-brakes from rubbing but now when using the brakes this pivot piece pops out (instead of going back in). Why is this happening what are my options ...
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Cross top Levers as primary brake
Has anyone ever tried to use Cross Top levers as your only braking method (ie not just as an interrupter for the drop levers)?
I'm guessing it wouldn't work as you need the cable to go straight ...
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cleaning v-brake arms with riveted inner sleeve
I've got avid single digit 5 v-brakes, those with an inner sleeve riveted into the arm; the sleeve isn't supposed to move around the pivot, the arm itself moves around the sleeve instead. Arguably due ...
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