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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

07-01-22, 04:12 PM

Replies: 36

V-brakes: Are Ball Bearings Worth It?

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Posted By Leisesturm

I do my fair share of time on older bikes. I just...

I do my fair share of time on older bikes. I just draw a line at trying to bring something from 1984 into the 21st Century. You never quite succeed, and the $$$ you spend trying to are mostly wasted....

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

07-01-22, 02:45 PM

Replies: 36

V-brakes: Are Ball Bearings Worth It?

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Posted By Leisesturm

And these as well. The pivot point is around the...

And these as well. The pivot point is around the frame boss. There is an additional pivot point that keeps the brake pad perpendicular to the rim (eliminate? pad dive) otherwise the functioning is...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

06-30-22, 11:50 PM

Replies: 36

V-brakes: Are Ball Bearings Worth It?

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Posted By Leisesturm

It may be obvious, but maybe not: "stiffness" of...

It may be obvious, but maybe not: "stiffness" of the brake arms and "smoothness" of the caliper arm rotation around its pivot point are unrelated functions. In any case, the degree of rotation needed...

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