The position of brake levers on the bike handlebars makes them more susceptible to damage than other brake parts, and this damage can affect proper lever and brake function. Brake levers may also be not properly fitted to your bike or not give you the comfort and ease of motion you desire. Understanding the type …
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Cycling with a single brake or without properly working brakes can be hazardous to the rider and other road users. Whether you are a seasoned cyclist or new to the biking world, you must take time to learn everything about your bike brakes. There are tons of questions surrounding bike brakes. Do you need the …
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Any damage to the brake can affect the lever function and prevent the brake from performing properly (stopping or slowing down). Understanding the components of the brake lever can help you fix and replace these parts when they get damaged or fall apart, and solve other issues with your brake. In this article, let’s aww …
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There are chances that your cables need to be changed because of wear, cracks, and fraying. It is necessary to protect the cables from the sun, moisture, mud, etc., and make them last longer. And for this, you need cable housing. While you can always buy new cable housing to replace the old one, you …
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The first sign of stiffness and other issues in your brake is if your brake lever is too loose or too tight. An easy way to know that your brake lever is too tight or loose is by squeeze testing the lever. If you can barely squeeze the lever, the cable is too tight and …
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You definitely know the importance of inspecting and changing your shifter cables regularly. They have to be in good condition always to aid frictionless riding. Shifter cables are very essential on your bike because they connect the shifters on your handlebars to the derailleurs. They also help your shifters to control the gears on your …
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