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Where can I buy a radiused washer?
Google "Diacompe half moon washer" and you'll see a bunch of options. Diacompe is the go-to for these. They make a tight and a broad radius version and call them rear and front respectively, ...
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Aside from brakes, what items can be mounted to v-brake mounts?
No matter what you do, consider putting a greased bolt into these to protect the threads. You could even put some kind of cap over the bearing surface to protect them, in case you or a future owner ...
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What size replacement brake pads for the Brompton?
Brompton brake pads are made using Shimano Road specifications. So any pad compatible with Shimano Road brakes will work.
Difficult to find "evidence" for this claim though (because of ...
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How do you mod an internally geared hub to permanently run in one gear?
If you really wanted to, or if you were forced to do so because of a broken shifter or hub, you could do it by taking the cable and removing it from the shifter, then running it directly into wherever ...
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Where can I buy a radiused washer?
Another option is to start with a thicker washer and file it till it has the fit you want.
You can use a radius gauge to determine the curve at that location on the frame/fork. It may be possible to ...
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What size replacement brake pads for the Brompton?
Brompton can sell parts directly to the consumer. Here is the complete brake pad set you can buy on their online store. The length of the pads is 54 mm. The link points to the US website, but you can ...
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Faulty hydro brake?
Your symptoms indicate air in the line. Try doing a mini/lever bleed first and then you can progress to a full bleed if you really need to.
You’ll need
A Shimano ...
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Aside from brakes, what items can be mounted to v-brake mounts?
If your fork crown does not have a hole for accessories (or if it is already used), you could try mounting a headlamp onto one of your front brake mounts (or onto both of them for even more style). Of ...
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Roller Brake squeeking, even after body replacement
Only a small pool of potential causes remains since you've completely replaced the brake.
One reason bike brakes squeal sometimes is something about the mechanical condition of the system is allowing ...
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How to install a Bafang brake sensor on a road bike with drop bars and V brakes?
I've built quite a few bafang kits (though never with drop bar levers). IMHO, you don't need the sensors. The motor stops pretty much immediately once you stop pedaling. I'd suggest leaving them off ...
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Alternatives for mineral brake fluid / oil (in a pinch)
Regarding the answers that disparage even looking for an alternative, they show a misunderstanding of product composition and performance. What matters is the composition of the lubricant base-stock ...
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