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When does the braking power stop scaling with Rotor Size
It's commonly established that the braking power scales with rotor size, and an optimal braking technique is to provide enough force for the rear wheel just to lift up. However, my question is wouldn'...
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What is the status of brake lights? seems like a decent idea? inadequate solutions? [duplicate]
I'm familiar with bicycle brake lights but not sure why they aren't more common? What is the public perception, if any? Or not the public but more serious cyclists like we find here? There are a ...
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Why do fixies (fixed-gear bicycles) have one brake on the front?
I've recently started riding a fixed-gear bicycle and I love it. It's simple, light and fast. However, being new to "fixies" I have two brakes with a drop-down bar, like a road-bike. It just ...
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What fault in the steering mechanism can risk causing the rider to fly over the bars when braking?
By steering I collectively mean the area of handle bars, headtube, and fork.
So last year I bought a second-hand bike. Never really had a problem with it but today I took it to the shop to change worn ...
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How should exactly the brake cable be fixed to V-brake caliper?
Regarding the V-brake calipers, where the cable is tightened with a screw:
Should the cable go between the head of the screw and the washer (1), or should it go between the screw head and the body of ...
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Safety of taking a bicycle to a country where they drive on the other side of the road?
Bicycles are different in countries where people drive on the other side of the road. Suppose I have a bicycle and I am moving to a country on another continent where people drive on the other side.
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Front tire & downtube clearance - extremely dangerous?
I recently moved cities and met someone to buy a used "vintage" bike from them. While test riding at a slow speed I gradually applied the brakes. The front brake seemed to jump from light ...
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Replacing an ebike's cable disc brakes with hydraulic disc
I have a Viking Gravity 250w 24v ebike.
I'm just wondering if I can replace the braking system with a hydraulic type and what would happen to the wired braking safety feature? Would I have to retrace ...
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Yellow anti-rotation washer, Shimano Nexus 3 speed with trailer?
Should I keep or remove the yellow anti-rotation washer when installing a child trailer to my e-bike (EcoRide with Shimano Nexus 3 speed)? The trailer installs through the wheel axle (see attached img....
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How necessary are barrel adjusters?
In the process of getting the slack out of my rear brake cable, the "cap" on the insulated part of the cable pulled out of the barrel adjuster. While monkeying around trying to get that part of the ...
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When using the front brake, should I always move my weight to the back or is just bracing with arms is sufficient?
I always thought that OTB is caused by deceleration if the rider stops too abruptly. But I've found an article that says:
Jobst Brandt has a quite plausible theory that the typical
"over-the-bars"...
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Can I use Shimano 105's brakes with vintage bike?
Complete newbie here, looking for better stopping power and less rusty calipers.
I have a Nishiki Custom Sport with Dia Compe brakes and I was wondering if I could use the Shimano 105 5800's on them.
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Is there a way to keep rim brakes from freezing up?
So there are various and sundry videos showing how one might create studded bicycle tires. This example is good, but you have many more choices. However, I am a city commuter, and traction will ...
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Is having your hands "on the hoods" of drop handlebars safe for braking?
I've never had a bike with drop handlebars, but may get one for commuting in busy London (likely a single-speed with mechanical disc brakes).
This would mean riding with my hands mostly on the hoods, ...
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What is the braking (stopping) distance for bicycles?
A vehicle driver must keep enough braking distance (aka stopping distance) between him/her and a vehicle in front in order to avoid collision. It depends on the driving speed.
What is the braking ...
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