Opinions on Dia-Compe Side-Pulls?
01-27-21, 01:09 PM
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01-27-21, 01:35 PM
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The rear nut is a number 10 wrench. so obviously this bike uses nutted brakes, right?
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Bingo, Chief. You finally hit the nail on the head with a pair of snap ring pliers (I say pliers as it is the wrong tool for the job and took a while to get there but it did eventually get there)
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02-03-21, 12:39 AM
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Still debating whether the brake upgrade is worth it for my old scrapper lol
02-03-21, 12:46 AM
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Do you plan on junking the bike soon or never riding it? If so don't upgrade. If you are planning on riding it you need brakes that actually stop you so a brake upgrade is not a terrible idea. I don't get why people need to be so wishy-washy in situations like this. Just do it or get rid of the thing or live with at best mediocrity and at worst a non-functional machine.
02-03-21, 01:09 AM
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Do you plan on junking the bike soon or never riding it? If so don't upgrade. If you are planning on riding it you need brakes that actually stop you so a brake upgrade is not a terrible idea. I don't get why people need to be so wishy-washy in situations like this. Just do it or get rid of the thing or live with at best mediocrity and at worst a non-functional machine.
I postponed this because I haven't looked enough into local shops who may be carrying the dual pivots I want. I'll get around to doing so soon
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03-14-21, 04:12 PM
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I ended up getting a Nishiki Olympic Tri-a which already had a Tektro brake upgrades from previous owner. R315 mid reach model. A massive step in terms of performance and maintenance over my old Dia-compes..
I ended up getting a Nishiki Olympic Tri-a which already had a Tektro brake upgrades from previous owner. R315 mid reach model. A massive step in terms of performance and maintenance over my old Dia-compes..
