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Disc/rim/drum/coaster brakes; braking technique, maintaining brakes, anything else about stopping a bike.
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Effectiveness of techniques to improve the performance of rim brakes
Just my 2 cents:
From my experience, calibrating the brakes correctly can lead to a big improvement in braking. … I think you can find a lot of tips for calibrating the brakes here already, or on the Internet. …
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Enhancing brake force with steel rims in wet conditions?
On the first time stopping, the brakes might even need up to 3 seconds until I feel something, and I have to pull the handles quite hard. … The whole Bike cost me 50€, so buying new brakes or rims might not be in the budget. …
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What to buy when looking for a low maintenance city bike that allows sportive riding
The brakes need to be very good, for fast but controlled city riding ...
I would include fenders, lightning, a luggage rack, the usual accessories. … I am still unsure which brakes i should choose. There are some low maintenance roller brakes, but how is their braking power? Should I keep using rim brakes despite their lower performance in winter? …
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What to buy when looking for a low maintenance city bike that allows sportive riding
The brakes are also very good, the only maintainence required is filling them with some special oil, and they have no problem braking the bike going down a steep hill with a fully loaded trailer. …
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