The braking system of a bicycle
09-21-22, 08:25 PM
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And roller brakes.
But how do you carry a golf club on your bike? Specially if your ride includes some curb jumping.
But how do you carry a golf club on your bike? Specially if your ride includes some curb jumping.
09-24-22, 10:45 PM
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QR-disc must die!!!
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There is a further classification, which applies to all disc brake types:
1. Quick-release axles.
2. Thru-axles.
The quick-release axle (QR) is not designed for disc brakes. The system itself forces the rotor out of alignment with the caliper.
The thru-axle locks the rotor in place so that the caliper will always be aligned with it.
Because the QR-based system is cheap, the disc brake can be used as a selling point on the unsuspecting buyer. Soon, all of those cheap bicycles that come standard with a suspension fork will also come standard with QR-disc brakes.
I'd rather have rim brakes than even the "best" QR-disc.
1. Quick-release axles.
2. Thru-axles.
The quick-release axle (QR) is not designed for disc brakes. The system itself forces the rotor out of alignment with the caliper.
The thru-axle locks the rotor in place so that the caliper will always be aligned with it.
Because the QR-based system is cheap, the disc brake can be used as a selling point on the unsuspecting buyer. Soon, all of those cheap bicycles that come standard with a suspension fork will also come standard with QR-disc brakes.
I'd rather have rim brakes than even the "best" QR-disc.
09-28-22, 02:33 AM
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I'm not seeing any benefits in that particular hybrid concept to be honest. One of the nice things about hydraulic brakes is the deletion of cables. Hydraulic brake circuits have been proven for many decades in automotive use without the need for additional cables. So I expect these oddities will die off pretty soon.
09-29-22, 05:05 AM
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I'm not seeing any benefits in that particular hybrid concept to be honest. One of the nice things about hydraulic brakes is the deletion of cables. Hydraulic brake circuits have been proven for many decades in automotive use without the need for additional cables. So I expect these oddities will die off pretty soon.
Yeah, these hybrid arrangements are usually excellent at maximizing the disadvantages of both systems.
09-29-22, 06:13 AM
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I don't know.
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this guy knows the fastest way to stop a bike
09-30-22, 05:04 PM
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I'm not seeing any benefits in that particular hybrid concept to be honest. One of the nice things about hydraulic brakes is the deletion of cables. Hydraulic brake circuits have been proven for many decades in automotive use without the need for additional cables. So I expect these oddities will die off pretty soon.
No system bleeding required, but you still get the self adjustment advantages inherent in a hydraulic system
No need to use hydraulic specific brake levers.
09-30-22, 05:56 PM
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Sounds awesome lol
