Originally Posted by
Alvarix
veganbikes thanks much for your thoughtful reply.
I think it's likely I stripped it myself cross-threading. I've been tinkering a lot with the cogs.
So I wont take my wheel to LBS to upgrade the hub, but maybe I'll save it for a wheel building class
I wont go into the brakeless argument except to say that I understand why it might piss others off and that it's not just about looking cool - there are very tangible benefits. I'm 46 and dont care about appearances so much that I would do something dangerous.
It's curiously similar to the leashless debate in surfing raging right now, where the first legislation in Australia has passed requiring them to the chagrin of many a proficient surfer.
That said, once when my lock ring came off recently it was a VERY sobering moment.
I am practicing using my shoe as a brake if SHTF again.
Ahh yeah that can do it. Take your time when installing components and use the proper tools and you are less likely to destroy things. You will probably still need a new hub but
They do make actual brakes so you don't have to wear out both your shoes, tires, ankles and potentially other body parts.
It doesn't sound like it was a sobering moment more than a let's drink more Everclear because that worked last time. I would still highly recommend getting a brake, that would be the sober/smart thing to do but hey more dangerous ways to sort of slow down in an uncontrolled manner are I guess a thing.
Not really pissed just FYI just consistently confused by people who want to wear everything but some easy to replace and cheap brake pads and leave a brown stain in their undies. I guess you could do it for other reasons than cool points but not sure what other reason you would have to do it other than those cool points. Yes controlling the bike is cool but I can still practice that with brakes and be able to stop when needed.