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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-17-22, 04:09 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 6,858
Posted By Lombard

Considering how off your brakes are, I'm guessing...

Considering how off your brakes are, I'm guessing it was maladjusted when you bought the bike.

Note that there are tiny phillips screws to adjust the spring. The larger allen fittings opposite the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-17-22, 04:04 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 6,858
Posted By Miele Man

Another thing to look for with sticky V-brakes...

Another thing to look for with sticky V-brakes (or sticky cantilever brakes) is that the end of the stud hasn't been mushroomed due to over tightening of the mounting bolt. I've often improved the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-17-22, 03:53 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 6,858
Posted By sjanzeir

If this tends to happen after you've adjusted the...

If this tends to happen after you've adjusted the arm not to rub and then it starts rubbing after you apply the brake for the first time, then V-brake arm it's bolted to is sticky. Unbolt all four...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-17-22, 02:25 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 6,858
Posted By Rolla

None of these brake pads are positioned...

None of these brake pads are positioned correctly. The two front pads should both hit the rim at the same spot directly across from one another. On the rear, the pad is not aligned with the curvature...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-17-22, 01:39 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 6,858
Posted By sjanzeir

There are a few things that can be done here that...

There are a few things that can be done here that will transform the bike for not a whole lot of expense. Those V-brake arms probably flex like crazy when you brake hard (pull the lever hard and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-17-22, 01:58 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 6,858
Posted By Anicius

Your experience exactly matches mine. My wife's...

Your experience exactly matches mine. My wife's bike has V-brakes, and almost every time I remove the front wheel, I have to adjust the brakes. I rode with cantilevers from 1983 until this year and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-17-22, 01:25 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 6,858
Posted By Ironfish653

​​​​​​ I think you keep missing the part where...

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I think you keep missing the part where we explained that you have really cheap brakes on your bike.

V-brakes are bog simple to set up; As you've noticed, there's really only the spring...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-15-22, 04:35 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 6,858
Posted By RCMoeur

After working on hundreds of sets of Vs, I have...

After working on hundreds of sets of Vs, I have noticed a wide range of quality levels, generally tied to price point. Many big-box bikes have stamped steel Vs (sometimes with plastic covers) with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-24-22, 07:58 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,603
Posted By soyabean

I think you have some very demanding needs that...

I think you have some very demanding needs that calls for a touring-quality rack, and may not find something worthy at Walmart.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-24-22, 04:21 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,603
Posted By indyfabz

I think the Blackburn Outpost is a bit outside...

I think the Blackburn Outpost is a bit outside the OPs budget. By a lot.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-21-22, 01:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,603
Posted By Calsun

You will want panniers with a solid side so they...

You will want panniers with a solid side so they cannot get into the spokes of the wheel. Measure how much distance you need from your heels to the panniers to determine maximum size that will work....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-19-22, 11:43 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,603
Posted By Polaris OBark

I got a few of the Axiom racks pictured above...

I got a few of the Axiom racks pictured above (post 3) for less than $30 each new. They are solid.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-18-22, 01:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,603
Posted By indyfabz

Where would the bottom pannier hooks "attach" to...

Where would the bottom pannier hooks "attach" to that rack? You should consider racks and panniers as a system. If you already have panniers, you need to consider which racks will be a good fit. If...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-18-22, 01:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,603
Posted By LeeG

All the racks should hold the panniers out of the...

All the racks should hold the panniers out of the wheels, the biggest problem is whether the bike handles a rear load well and whether you have to slide the panniers too far back to clear feet. Lots...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-18-22, 12:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,603
Posted By LeeG

$.02 if you’re wanting to carry panniers on a...

$.02 if you’re wanting to carry panniers on a road bike with shortish <17” chainstays consider front low riders with medium to small panniers and rear rack for bulky light loads. It’s a poor fit...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-09-21, 11:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,524
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

We have a couple of customers with belt drives...

We have a couple of customers with belt drives and IGHs and they agree with the flat/wheel removal issues. They both run flat protection tires and one, IIRC, also slimes the tubes. Andy
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
04-09-21, 09:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,006
Posted By phughes

If you like the bike, and the gearing is...

If you like the bike, and the gearing is appropriate for where you ride, I wouldn't worry about any of those things. You won't notice any frictional losses unless you ride it, then quickly convert it...
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