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Fork V-Brakes won't come out
I can't remove these v brakes out of my fork, any idea how to remove these?
Also, i unscrewed the bolts as you can see at the photo but still no go.
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Light fork recommendations?
I just built my first bike up, it's a total frankenbike and it's a lot of fun, but I'd like, just for fun, to see how light I can make it as I do mostly use it for practical commuting. The frame is a ...
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Front fork brake posts removal
I wonder if the v brake pivot posts can be removed from the front fork, even though the posts have no flat side to undo them with a spanner?
Can these be removed with a pair of pliers or a grip of ...
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Front brake causes violent shudder
My bike is equipped with disk-brakes. It also has a fork with suspension.
When I apply the front brake, my fork vibrates violently, as can be seen below:
I've adjusted ...
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Need help identifying replacement parts compatible w/ bike model
I have a 2003 Haro V3 mountain bike, and the 8 speed gearshift no longer works.
Additionally, the rim brakes are finicky and I wish to swap to disc brakes. Lastly the front fork is work out and no ...
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Brake on a pre-drilled track fork
I want to put a front brake on a Cinelli Parallax (track/fixed gear bike). It’s got a predrilled fork, but still a cap on it (as far as I know the cap is made of some kind of wax). What’s the cleanest ...
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Shimano BR-T4000 not compatible with frame pivot stud
I tired to replace v-brakes on my random cheap frame as spring regulation things started to fall apart. For replacement I picked front+rear set of Shimano BR-T4000 v-brakes because v-brakes are so ...
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What is the cause of my fork wobbling when applying the front brake?
When I apply the front brake of my bike it feels like the connection between the fork and the frame is loose and there is a one time movement. It happens every time I brake. The bike is new but it was ...
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Alternatives to Long Drop Calipers
Anyone have a clue what type of brake I can fit to this front fork?
The reach to a 700C wheel would need to be 80MM (do you even get calipers this long?) and the only brazing on the fork is this ...
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Retrofit lockout for a suspension fork?
I am new for cycling. I am searching for bikes on which I will ride mostly on roads, but also on terrains/mountains occasionally. After doing a few researches online, I finally decided to buy a hybrid ...
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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 can I fit this mudguard?
I thought this would be simple.
The problem is that the entire brake assembly needs to be rotated to screw into a thread built-in to the fork. There's also a hex/allen hollow tube-nut at the back (...
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What torque for caliper brakes onto carbon-alloy forks?
I've recently got a new bike with a Kinesis DC07 carbon/alloy fork. This comes with deep-drop calliper brakes (Shimano R451 Dual Pivot). The first time out I bumped one of the brakes and it twisted ...
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