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Forum: General Cycling Discussion

05-11-22, 01:00 PM

Replies: 19

Frequent front wheel removal/replacement w/ disc brakes

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Posted By Specialized88ds

Thanks for all of the responses! Yesterday...

Thanks for all of the responses!

Yesterday in life, I learned my brakes are actually hydraulic disc brakes. First assumed, then didn't look closely when taking apart the assembly. Removed the...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

05-09-22, 09:26 PM

Replies: 19

Frequent front wheel removal/replacement w/ disc brakes

Views: 1,527

Posted By Specialized88ds

Frequent front wheel removal/replacement w/ disc brakes

Hello. New to this community. I have a Specialized Crosstrail I use for commuting to work in Chicago. Brakes are stock mechanical disc brakes. I driving to the city and ride the final 20 minutes. I...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

05-09-22, 09:15 PM

Replies: 25

is this type of brakes safe for kids bike?

Views: 1,183

Posted By Specialized88ds

Agreed. Had a Royal Baby from Amazon that had the...

Agreed. Had a Royal Baby from Amazon that had the crank break. Cheap bikes are also much heavier, so parents do themselves a big favor as well. Life became much easier with Treks and Giants for me...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

05-09-22, 09:13 PM

Replies: 25

is this type of brakes safe for kids bike?

Views: 1,183

Posted By Specialized88ds

No. no no no.

I'm new to this community and not a bike expert. But I do have an engineering background and from a physics standpoint, this is terrible. Pressure = Force / Area. The large the area, the larger the...

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