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Old 10-19-20, 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Pop N Wood
I have cable actuated V brakes on my 1500 watt ebike. Stops my 240# body from 40 mph just fine.
Funny and true.
I would hypothesize that it works because
- you don't have cheap or worn out brakes
- while these guys are using rotors less than 200 mm, your rotors are probably closer to 600 mm (give or take)

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