Questions tagged [rim-brake]
Questions referring to the braking system in which pressure is applied to a track on the rim of the bike tire.
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Why have my rim brakes started making a scraping noise?
I bought a bike about 7 months ago, and I've noticed over the last few weeks that it's started making an unpleasant scraping noise when I brake. Does anyone know what might be causing this and how to ...
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Anyone adapted hydraulic brake levers (e.g. 105 or Ultegra) for use with rim brakes - e.g. using inline mini cylinders to drive rim brake?
We all the know the frustration of newer equipment making older stuff obsolete. My big issue is that I have some terrific rim brake wheels and bike and so I'm loathed to switch to a new bike / disc ...
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Are Tiagra BR-4600 brake pads compatible with 105 BR-5810 calipers?
Tiagra pads are about half the price of 105 pads. I wonder what is the difference and if they are compatible with the 105 brake calipers at all.
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Comparing hub/disk brake vs rim brake. Power, reaction, and skidding
I'm not a bike enthusiast but I've commuted quite a lot with bikes. I don't always understand the physics but believe I can extract well what happens per experience. I could be mistaken though. I've ...
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Recommended wall thickness on rims with caliper brakes
I have caliper brakes on my 700C road bike wheels. I notice that the surface of the rims, both front and back, where the brake pads make contact is starting to look a little worn (after eleven years).
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Brake cable prevents handlebars from turning
I just got a bike off of Amazon and I'm not sure how well-assembled it is. I had to attach the handlebar, front wheel (quick-release), and pedals. The rest came pre-assembled.
I can turn the ...
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Shigura - Can i use a Shimano XT Lever on A Magura HS33 Hydraulic Rim Brakes
Good day to Everyone,
My Magura HS33 Lever on my ZHI Z3R trials bike broke, and i was wondering if i could replace it with a Shimano Deore XT BL-M775, as i have it stocked on my parts bin.
And if i ...
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What are these red devices on Shimano Nexave v-brakes and how do they work?
I came across some images of v-brakes with some kind for red boxes on the brake arms with screw adjustments, and it seems they are from Shimano model range called Nexave.
The only reason I can think ...
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New Alloy Rims, but can’t brake?
I rebuilt an old Peugeot and swapped out the old steel rims for new alloy rims. I then cleaned the existing caliper brakes and put on new brake pads and cables, but they just don’t stop the bike. So ...
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Height-adjustable V-brakes?
I'm converting my Surly LHT from 26" to 650B, requiring to adjust the height of the V-brake pads.
I have learned this can be done using a V-brake such as the Motolite by Paul Components 1. ...
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700c to 26in V-brake conversion
I have search high and low and feel like I’m kinda close to the solution but..
does anyone know if there is some sort of adapter that facilitates my V-brakes to be lower, offering me the chance to put ...
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How long do brake pads last in storage?
I’ve discovered in my parts box some rim brake pads that have been there for several years. Aside from age, they are in fine shape (some are new). Can I put these on my bike, or is there hidden damage?...
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Is this rim still safe to use?
I bought it this way without the seller noting the issue, so experience from riding with these is zero. Rims are Ritchey Girder OCRs. The crack is pretty small, but noticeable, and I will be running ...
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Very slight high spot in a rim affecting braking - can/should I do anything about it?
One bit of my rim (less than the distance between 2 spokes) is 0.2--0.3mm wider than the rest. It causes a pulse of increased braking once per revolution, which is annoying. As the rim isn't worn ...
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Btwin tilt 120 brakes
I feel like the stock brakes of my hilt 120 are not strong enough, the rear one is the one giving me trouble, I thought about changing them, but is it worth it?
Does anyone have suggestion?
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