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Brakes not going back on their own
Found a some what rusted bike frame on side of road, and I’m working on fixing it. The rear brakes seem to be sticking quite a bit, they stay in the actuated position after release.
There doesn’t seem ...
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How can I update the brake system on this vintage Universal La Riviera ladies bike?
I would be really grateful for any advise on how to go about updating the brake system on this vintage Universal La Riviera ladies bike.
The brakes don't work properly so I can't safely ride it. The ...
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Rusty brake nuts & cables: Should I change my brakes or not?
I have been using a used bike for a few months now and when I bought it it was in mint conditions. However, the winter has been really harsh were I live and since I drove every day to work with it ...
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SRAM Rival brake caliper screws/bolts are rusty, how to replace?
I have a full SRAM Rival groupset from 2011. Having used it in humid and rainy places for a while, most of the parts are OK, but the small button-head screws (or bolts?) in the QR pivot for the brake ...
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What happens when a bike has not had maintenance for a long time?
I recently traded my Kent BMX bike I got from Wal-Mart:
for a Ross road bike ).
My friend tells me the bike sat in his back yard collecting rust, I see it has rust on the chain, the gears, brake ...
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