Unanswered Questions
40 questions with no upvoted or accepted answers
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Tektro rear brake does not stay closed
Two weeks ago I had an issue about my brakes QR not working and asked about on this site Road rim bike brakes don't open when using the release
I got some help - and I am very thankful for that - ...
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Are Magura HS33e levers compatible with HS22 brakes?
I plan to convert a bike with Magura HS22 hydraulic brakes to electric. Thus I would like to replace the brake lever by one having the controller output to stop the motor while braking.
From my ...
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Differences and effects of brake lever offset
I've seen some flat bar brake levers where the the pivoting plane of the lever blade is offset and not in line with the center of the handlebar's cross section.
What's the purpose for such design? ...
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Brake on a pre-drilled track fork
I want to put a front brake on a Cinelli Parallax (track/fixed gear bike). It’s got a predrilled fork, but still a cap on it (as far as I know the cap is made of some kind of wax). What’s the cleanest ...
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Bike makes noise while 2 out of 3 gears
I assembled a new bike. It rides smooth in first gear but makes a particular noise in 2nd and 3rd gear. It doesn't seem to be from the wheel because it's not there if I turn the wheels in air, but it ...
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Hydraulic disc brakes operating by themselves
When cycling up steep inclines on my mtb sometimes the rear disc brake comes on without me being anywhere near the brake lever. I can tell it's doing it as it's gradual and pedalling becomes difficult....
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Hayes Sole Disk Brakes, adjusters stiff/seized?
Second hand bike, my first time encountering Hayes Sole brake calipers. My brakes front and back have gone a bit weak so I wanted to tighten them up a bit. Each side of caliper has an allen key ...
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Can I combine two pm break mount adapter?
I think about upgrade my shimano rear brake disc from 180 to 203 mm. The mount system is a pm 160 direct, meaning I currently already have a pm 180mm adapter.
Weirdly, I couldn't find an adapter for ...
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How much clearance do I need for cross levers?
I'd like to put cross (interrupter) brake levers on my drop-bar tourer, but I also like to use a bar bag. There is about 55 mm of space between my bars and the bar bag, measured horizontally. Will ...
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How do you put a usable brake on a bike trailer?
How are you able to brake when on a bike trailer? I am making a bike trailer and need some tips on how to make it.
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Tektro HD-M275 rear brake making grinding noises while braking
I got Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic disc brakes with 180mm rotors, front brake is working perfectly with no issues. Under light braking rear brake works normally without any noises or vibrations, but as ...
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SRAM force axs brake judder/shake/vibrate
I have problem with my SRAM force axs brakes, I bought new disc brake rotors and as well brake pads, cleaned it all changed it, but yet when I brake it just totally judders or vibrates it just doesn’t ...
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Type of brakes that will work with beach cruiser with no brake hole in wheel
My daughter has a 24" beach cruiser and doesn't like pedalling backwards to stop. She really wants hand brakes. There is a hole in the frame above the tire (where a rear light might be installed) ...
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Initial resistance / detent feeling in hydraulic brake
My brake has a up-front amount of pressure it needs before it will then engage. It feels like I'm actuating a clicky button and not a continuously moving brake. What could be causing this?
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