Weird component has friction with the metal part of wheel
10-27-21, 03:52 AM
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Weird component has friction with the metal part of wheel
Hello! A few days ago I posted about a friction that at the time I thought was happening between the mudguard and the wheel. However, on closer inspection I detected that there's another component doing this:
imgur.com/a/ed95F5H
As you can see, there are two components of the same type kindof holding the wheel, but one is closer than the other and has friction with the wheel. What should I do? It's a new bike btw, should I go to the bike shop or is it nothing to worry about?
imgur.com/a/ed95F5H
As you can see, there are two components of the same type kindof holding the wheel, but one is closer than the other and has friction with the wheel. What should I do? It's a new bike btw, should I go to the bike shop or is it nothing to worry about?
10-27-21, 04:38 AM
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Those "weird components" are the brakes. They are supposed to provide friction to stop the bike when the brake lever is applied.
When not applied, they are supposed to run free with no contact with the wheel. They just need a minor adjustment.
When not applied, they are supposed to run free with no contact with the wheel. They just need a minor adjustment.
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10-27-21, 04:40 AM
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If you are talking about the brake pads, it is a simple adjustment. They do not holding the wheel in any way. They compress against the rims when you squeeze the brake levers, the friction stops you. You have a new bike, if there is a problem take it to the shop you bought it from. If not purchased from a shop, any local shop can take care of that and may or may not charge you for it. Many videos on parktool.com, YouTube, etc. Look for brake pad adjustment.
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Those are there to help you get fitter. The more you squeeze the lever, the harder you have to pedal.
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Ok lmao I knew that I was a noob but this just makes me feel stupid XD
EDIT: I went to the bike shop that I bought it from and they tightened the brake screws, problem gone. Thanks everyone!
EDIT: I went to the bike shop that I bought it from and they tightened the brake screws, problem gone. Thanks everyone!
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10-27-21, 06:51 AM
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As noted by others above, the "weird components" you refer to are the brakes; specifically "linear pull" brakes with a caliper arm on each side of the rim. One or both of your brake calipers will have an adjustment bolt near the pivot. That bolt can be used to position the pads so they don't drag on the rim when you're not applying the brakes. Perhaps this can help:
https://www.parktool.com/blog/repair...-brake-service
https://www.parktool.com/blog/repair...-brake-service
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As noted by others above, the "weird components" you refer to are the brakes; specifically "linear pull" brakes with a caliper arm on each side of the rim. One or both of your brake calipers will have an adjustment bolt near the pivot. That bolt can be used to position the pads so they don't drag on the rim when you're not applying the brakes. Perhaps this can help:
10-27-21, 07:13 AM
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[QUOTE=mihai.alpha;22285223]Ok lmao I knew that I was a noob but this just makes me feel stupid XD/QUOTE]
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