Timeline for How many fingers on the brake lever of an MTB?
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| Dec 23, 2022 at 13:21 | history | edited | Chris H | CC BY-SA 4.0 |
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| Dec 23, 2022 at 13:14 | comment | added | Chris H | Pics added. BTW I fitted the new hydraulics pre-bled (the over-long hoses aren't visible in the photo) and brake very nicely. | |
| Dec 23, 2022 at 12:33 | comment | added | Chris H | @MaplePanda I always have it set as far out as it goes (and note that it reduces total travel, which a heavy rider + load can need with cables) | |
| Dec 23, 2022 at 2:47 | comment | added | Vorac | @MaplePanda I am sure he has. I've encountered the same issue. The reason has always been poor maintenance(i.e. not bled hydraulics) or extremely low quality breaks(very low end V-brakes). However I've never had long fingers. | |
| Dec 22, 2022 at 22:15 | comment | added | MaplePanda | Have you tried using the reach adjustment to bring the lever farther away from the bars? That might help with the knuckle interference if you haven't done so already. | |
| Dec 22, 2022 at 21:19 | history | answered | Chris H | CC BY-SA 4.0 |