hi there,
I`m just wondering what was the purpose of this :
I mean a triangle below brake pad - in many classic road bicycles.
regards
Mariusz
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mariusz said:
hi there,
I`m just wondering what was the purpose of this :I mean a triangle below brake pad - in many classic road bicycles.
It helps guide the wheel into place during quick wheel changes.
Joseph
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mariusz said:
hi there,
I`m just wondering what was the purpose of this :I mean a triangle below brake pad - in many classic road bicycles.
regards
MariuszWhat Joseph said, on most 'modern' brake pads/holders as well, just a
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mariusz said:
hi there,
I`m just wondering what was the purpose of this :I mean a triangle below brake pad - in many classic road bicycles.
It helps guide the wheel into place during quick wheel changes.
And while this isn't its purpose, that tab also makes initial cable
adjustment easier; a rubber band around both tabs hold the caliper
together nicely.
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hi there,
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I mean a triangle below brake pad - in many classic road bicycles.
It helps guide the wheel into place during quick wheel changes.
And while this isn't its purpose, that tab also makes initial cable
adjustment easier; a rubber band around both tabs hold the caliper
together nicely.
--They can also supply the coup de grâce for suicidal squirrels.... ;-)
Chas.
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> I`m just wondering what was the purpose of this :
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> I mean a triangle below brake pad - in many classic road bicycles.
>It helps guide the wheel into place during quick wheel changes.
And while this isn't its purpose, that tab also makes initial cable
adjustment easier; a rubber band around both tabs hold the caliper
together nicely.
--They can also supply the coup de grâce for suicidal squirrels.... ;-)
Chas.
Especially of you sharpen the edges of the (metal) tire guides and use
bladed spokes. Word will spread quickly in the rodent world.
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