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06-21-22, 08:19 PM

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Korina

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Originally Posted by danders

Newest parts, planet bike 60mm fenders and FC-MT210-3 crankset.
Front fender was too high, made adapter, braking is marginal
on 1.5 mile downhill 6-12%. Maybe shorter straddle cable would help
or V brakes. Hate to go to the trouble of V brakes and might be tight fit with
front rack.

I agree; your straddle cable is way long. You want it as close to the tire, or basket bracket in this case, as you can get. Properly set up cantis will stop the bike.

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