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Tagged with rim-brake compatibility
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Ultegra R8000 rim brake compatible with Zipp 303 Firecrest?
Update
I have successfully mounted a Zipp Firecrest 303 wheel set onto my Cannondale R800 CAAD 4 frame with Shimano BR-R8000 rim brakes. Thanks for the advice!
I would like to buy a carbon wheel set ...
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brake calyper/bridge types and question- single screw to the frame
I need to replace a front brake for a city/folding bicycle. but I am not used to these "brake bridge" system; I am more into the MTB scene.
for some reason the calyper in the picture ...
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Can I use V brake levers for U brakes (side pull calipers)?
I accidently bought a V brake set instead of U brake set (side pull calipers) for an old bike I'm fixing.
I really like the levers and would like to keep them.
These are the levers I've bought:
XLC ...
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Will any Shimano V brake fit any v brake lever and any v brake bike?
I need to replace the V brake on this bike:
It uses Shimano EZ FIRE 40 brake levers, and has Shimano V brakes installed (Tektro TK837).
Can I replace these V brakes with any other V brakes available ...
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Are all side-pull road bicycle brakes compatible?
I'm new to road bikes, but have been building mountain bikes for many years. I purchased a cheap road bike (at BSO price level) which I am upgrading for fun.
I'd like to upgrade the brakes to ...
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Can I install caliper or cantilever brakes on a frame and set of wheels designed for disc brakes?
I have a 2008 Giant XTC 01 that came with disc brakes. Those brakes have been difficult to service throughout my time with the bike, now the pads on the back are worn out the fluid lines on the front ...
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Thinking of upgrading my brakes to these, is there an issue with "mushy" braking?
I want to get these in combination with new levers for my bike, but under the description it says:
"Use of these calipers with standard SLR enabled STI and brake levers results in a "mushy" brake ...
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