All Questions
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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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Why Does Braking to a Complete Stop Feel Exponentially Harder Than Slowing Down?
When braking to a full stop, anecdotally, when stopping from a high speed (ex, 40 km/h to 0 km/h); for the first half (40 km/h to 20 km/h) it feels a lot easier to slow down compared to the second ...
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Upgrading Gear Train, Brakes, Tires — Cannondale Topstone 4
I just purchased a Cannondale Topstone 4. To be honest, the bike fits me better than any bike I have ever purchased and I feel good riding it. I do, however, have a few issues for which I would like ...
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Fat tires, need a front brake
I’ve got Ultradynamico’s Rose (42.??) tires on my Encore 700c Road Wheels (with machined walls) on my Crust Florida Man bike which has a hole for a brake on the fork crown.
I’m having trouble finding ...
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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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Changing rims from 29 inch to 27.5 inch, V-brake problem
I own an old MTB bike, it's beaten up and I'm planning to restore it.
Everything is already done, groupset, crankset, the fork, etc.
The MTB itself is a 29 inch frame and since I want to give this ...
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How can one stop brakes from screeching?
I'm hearing that annoying sound when you use your brakes and you get the chills from the screeching sound.
I have disk brakes and a relatively new bike.
It happens to be front tire shown below. I ...
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Is disk brake effectiveness mitigated by tyres losing traction under strong braking?
So I understand that disk brakes are superior to rim brakes and this leads to faster stopping particularly in wet weather.
I have wondered though, in wet conditions when you wish to stop as fast as ...
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Rear tire dragging on rim brake arm
Just bought a used bike- it's great, but needed new brake pads. Got new brake pads and now the tire is rubbing on the brake arm. I do not understand! The front brake is with new brake pads is the same ...
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Cruiser bike weird pedaling problems, feels like back tire moving
For awhile pedalling my bike has been getting increasingly difficult. First there was a squeaking. I figured maybe because I had put too much force riding uphill. Then there was a screeching cracking ...
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Wheel won't turn?
I bought a Hyper Cruiser bike last night from Walmart and as I'm pedaling home the rear wheel stops moving while pedaling.
I don't know how to fix this, please help. This is what the bike look like.
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What do I do if my brakes keep squeaking when I press on them? Do I use lubricant or what? [duplicate]
It’s really annoying in public places when I’m trying to stop my bike. Please explain
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End of brake cable touches tire
On my Trek Domane SLR the end of the front brake cable touches the tire. It makes an enerving sound and I am a afraid it destroys my tire. I thought about using some tape, but that is not possible ...
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Is it normal for a bike to skid even after both brakes are applied?
When I apply both brakes going at moderate speed, it takes a few feet before the bike stops and I can hear the rear tire skidding.
The brake pad seems to be working fine since the wheels themselves ...
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Bike modification/alteration [duplicate]
Base on the photos as shown, is it possible to apply the following modification/s and/or alteration/s:
a. replacement of wheels from 20" rear-18" front to 16" both rear and front.
b. installation of ...
