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What is forward drag on a coaster brake

I have a single-gear coaster brake bicycle that needed fixing. I would have to pedal real hard to get it to go and backpedal a block in advance for bike to stop. Very spongy brakes. Well I took brake ...
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Request for clarification of bottom bracket threading

I know that bottom brackets have a left-hand thread on the right side, and a right-hand thread on the left side. But I fail to understand why. I would have thought it should be the other way round, to ...
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Help identifying a Bianchi track frame

I've been trying to identify this Bianchi track frame - any help would be appreciated! Closest I've come is Eco Pista from early 80s, but I'm absolutely no expert on the matter. The numbers on the BB ...
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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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Sram/Avid brake hose compatiblity

I have Sram Rival AXS which I want to transfer from one bike to another. Unfortunately the new bike is bigger (M -> XL) so new brake hose is required. SRAM recommends SRAM Brake Hose Kit - Double ...
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Cable housing end cap for BR-M375

I replaced the no name brake calipers on an entry-level ebike for Shimano BR-M375. The cable housing for the rear caliper was a bit too long, so I cut off a few centimeters. Then, I put a new 5 mm end ...
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Headset and BB compatibility Kona Rove LTD 2019

I've got a Kona Rove LTD 2019 and it's about time to change bearings. This is the exact model : https://99spokes.com/en-EU/bikes/kona/2019/rove-ltd I'd like to change headset and BB because they're ...
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after multiple brake bleed, lever's max stiffness is still close to bar

so after a few bleeds i've done on these Shimano saints, because of new levers replacement, i've found that the rear brake lever, although on max stiffness, goes way further to the bar then the other ...
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SRAM Hydraulic brake stuck (with a changed bite point) after landing/impact

I experienced a weird problem on my SRAM level t 2 piston brakes. I like hopping my bike around, e.g. bunny hopping onto curbs. Sometimes, if the impact is hard, the brake lever would have reduced ...
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Alternative to strange BSA BB

Left on the picture new shimano 68x122 mm BSA BB. Right one was installed on my bike. It's written there: JIVE 3.0 128K 123. The spindle is 128 mm. I've mesuared BB tube, it's 68mm. It has also a ...
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What kind of frame and brakes are these?

I just bought a bike and I can't figure out what kind of frame and brakes it has. I found that the derailleurs were made by DNB Japan somewhere around 1960 and that the handlebar is french (Guidonn ...
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Shimano Nexus 3 coaster brake screeching sound

When I brake hard/er with my Shimano Nexus 3 coaster brake it makes a loud screeching sound. Like really loud, everybody on the street would hear it and turn around. Since I know it's all internal all ...
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Internal Roller Brake Problem

I have Shimano Inter M Roller Brakes on my bike. I felt the rear brakes were a bit light after riding 800 or so KM (total mileage on my bike so far) so I thought maybe theres a bit of cable stretch ...
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Square-taper crank wobble/movement in only one spot

For square-taper aluminum cranks: When my drive-side crank is in the 12:00/highest position and the non-drive side in the 6:00/lowest position, there is slight play between both cranks (it rotates ...
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Front Mountain Bike Cable Disk Brake Is Too Snappy on First Pull

When I grab my front disk brake for the first time on a ride after my bike has sat for a while it will buck me forward. Once it bucks me it works great. I have tried cleaning it with disc brake ...

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