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How do I know what brake rotors to get for my bike?
In the next month or so I plan on getting the 2019 Trek Crockett 5 as a cyclocross/road bike. I will also be getting some nicer road wheels for the bike so I can swap out the wheels whenever needed. ...
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Replacement brake pads for SRAM Force 1/CX 1
I'm looking to replace the default pads that come with the SRAM Force 1/CX 1. I can't tell if they're metallic or organic. I ended up purchasing the organic version https://www.competitivecyclist.com/...
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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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Effectiveness of disc brakes with brifters
How well do mechanical (non-hydraulic) disc brakes generally function when used with brifters?-- This combination seems to be increasingly common among e.g. adventure bikes such as the Salsa Vaya, ...
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Ease of servicing disc vs. rim brakes
How easy is it to keep a mechanical (non-hydraulic) disc brake system working at home with a set of "normal" (not bike-specific) tools, especially compared to rim brakes?
Discs seem to be currently ...
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Can I 'toe in' these cantilever brake pads?
I'm riding a new bike (new to me) and I am unfamiliar riding with some of the components, specifically the cantilever cross brakes. On my road bike, I toe in the brake pads to help with noise, feel, ...
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Upgrading Brakes [duplicate]
I'm new to biking having had to give up running due to 'worn out' knee joints! I bought an entry level cyclo-cross Carrera Crixus from Halfords which I love. My only criticism of the bike is the ...
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Cross bike brakes
I am looking at cross bikes to keep me cycling through the winter.
http://www.nicholsons-cycles.co.uk/product/focus-bikes-mares-cx-3-0-disc-105/49669
I like this but am worried about the brakes - I ...
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Cantilever brakes for older narrow fork bosses (55mm)?
I have an 80s cyclocross frame I am restoring. The fork's cantilever bosses are spaced at 55mm - much narrower than the modern standard (around 70mm I believe).
I tried to fit a pair of Tektro CR-...
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How to remove play in cantilever pivot point?
I have been working my way through issues with noisy front cantilever brakes. After running through many different ways to solve the issue including new pads (Kool Stop Dura2 Duel Compound), setting ...
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Looking for components needed to route 3 cables on top of toptube for cyclocross bike
My bike is setup for cable routing under the downtube. I would like to route my rear brake, front derailleur, and rear derailleur cables along the top tube of a bike I plan to use for cyclocross to ...
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How do Mini V-brakes compare to cantilever brakes for Cyclocross bikes?
I've got a surly cross check with straight bars, v-brakes, and mountain shifters. I was considering a switch to a drop bar setup for cyclocross racing so I have an alternative to my single speed cross ...
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Can I use long reach calipers on my cyclocross bike?
I've got cx bike(Centurion Cyclocross 4000) which I currently use only for commuting and riding long distances on a road. Is it possible to use some longreach caliper brakes on it (e.g. Shimano BR-650 ...
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Dealing with very juddery cantilever brakes
I'm a commuter with a ~13m daily round-trip. I've been riding this on an MTB for 8 years, but I'm looking to upgrade. I recently tried out a 2012 model Specialized Tricross; this having been ...
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Cantilever Brakes - Cyclocross
I've recently purchased a Cyclocross bike that's been great so far. I use it to commute and race. However, I don't find the cantilever brakes that came with it satisfactory. I'd like to switch them ...
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