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Is this brake mounted incorrectly?
The brake pads are too high and barely contacting the rotor, which is wrong. It's also dangerous and the bike shouldn't be used in this condition. If the wheel in the picture is properly in place in ...
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Is this brake mounted incorrectly?
Yes, that caliper is mounted incorrectly. As others have noted, the pads are not contacting the rotor appropriately.
Perhaps, the caliper is mounted using an adapter where none is needed. I have had ...
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I need help identifying this "Mystery Bike" (could possibly be a real ferrari?)
Few facts:
Michael Schumacher was at the Ferrari F1 team from 1996-2006, so this bike very likely dates from this period. Even if it is a custom-made one.
A quick web search shows that such MSC ...
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When I press down on my presta valve cap when it is open why is no air coming out
Did you unthread the small acorn nut at the top of the presta valve?
It should turn about 4 turns and once loose, you can press the top down and air should come out.
If you don't open this nut, air ...
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Tire flat after 2nd trip on Brand New Ancheer 500W Ebike
Based on this... https://www.amazon.com/ANCHEER-Electric-Commuter-Removable-Professional/dp/B0BFQZHVZH?th=1
The correct tire pressure for riding on the road is probably somewhere around 30-40PSI. Too ...
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What tool do I need to adjust the brake cable here?
There is more than one way to adjust brake pad "tightness" (I'm assuming this means that the brake pads are too close to the rim).
To answer the question. Pictured is the brake cable anchor ...
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Is this brake mounted incorrectly?
This does not look right at all. The pads are just gripping the very outer part of the disc as you yourself have noted. I'm not sure about the cause. Perhaps incompatible parts(after a swap of forks) ...
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Is this brake mounted incorrectly?
No, the brake pads are not contacting the disk in the right place - the pads are too far away from the disk.
Looking at the disk you can see where the pads use to contact the disk - the wear path of ...
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Rear wheel deflating instantly after pumping
Find what caused the hole and fix the issue. Remove the thorn or glass, etc.
Check this answer for how to find the flat cause.
Patching is cheaper but requires a little skill.
New tube is easier and ...
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Can anyone help me identify the model of this Viking mountain bike?
It is what it says it is: A Viking (brand bought by Avocet, which is now Insync) VK200, Dual suspension. I found the eBay auction your picture is sourced from, which gives us a bit higher-res view.
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I need help identifying this "Mystery Bike" (could possibly be a real ferrari?)
Coming at your question from the other angle, there is a Filipino bicycle manufacturer called MOB for "Men on Bikes." They claim to have been selling since 1998, so there's some overlap with ...
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