It is important to always use the appropriate brake fluid for the brake being serviced. Never use DOT brake fluid in brakes designed for mineral oil, or vice versa. Never share bleed kits between DOT fluid and mineral oil systems. Mixing fluids can cause damage to components and lead to bra...
There's a good chance disc brakes will be on your next bike. Here's everything you need to know to understand and maintain them.
brake, let's begin with the first:At corner entry we begin to brake, engage the clutch and downshift (as much as needed), then disengage the clutch about halfway.If we engage it too little the rear will chatter, too much and the rear might lock or the bike won't go sideways at ...
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Moving things have kinetic energy and, if you want to stop them, you have to get rid of that energy somehow. If you're on a bicycle going fairly slowly, you can simply put your feet down so they drag on the ground. The soles of your feet act as brakes. Friction (rubbing) between...
Much has been written about the experience of riding a fixed-gear bicycle, and most of it is lyrical stuff waxing about how it's the purest method of bike riding, fluid and smooth. There's not much about crashing, or falling over at red lights. But those as integral to the fixed-gear...
You’re going to need to remove slack from the cable. Roll out the barrel adjuster at the end of the lever to add tension to the cable. Extra brake inspection tips Consider cleaning and lubricating the brake levers and checking to see if you need to bleed your brakes. If you have hydra...
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Xin Lu of Wise Bread points out some uncommon wisdom: Driving behind large trucks, and taking advantage of something called "drafting," can save you up to 10 percent on gas. The science behind drafting, she explains, is closely related to why driving slower saves you energy. "Basically, yo...
Bicycle prep Remove wheel and rotate bike for an upward slope to brake tubing Remove the wheel. Rotate the bike as necessary so there is consistent uphill travel from the caliper to the lever. It it sometimes easier to remove the brake from the bike. ...