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The Bike Shop / Brake lug length?

« on: June 09, 2018, 05:19:36 PM »

So I'm still having trouble with my front brakes. Changed pads ( Odyssey clear by 4's) and managed to go back in time to get a 48h chrome rim.

Nothing has really improved and the whole front brake set up (Evo II) is still fully shit. I took everything apart the other day and found the brake lugs on my 2006ish Wethepeople Excalibur forks were like 2mm too long, and that there was a lot of wiggle and play for the brake calipers.

Just wondering if this could be a factor in why my brakes are crap, and if trying to remove some of this excess length is advisable?  I have tried using odd washers to take up the slack but this just seizes up the brakes, and tried an old Evo brake instead but also had tonnes of play.

Any input would be appreciated!

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The Bike Shop / Do chrome rims stop gripping?

« on: July 09, 2015, 12:11:55 PM »

Hey,

I've had 2 7kas for years now. Back one is still awesome but the front one slips whenever I pull my front brake. I've adjusted the brake, tried new pads etc (clear ones), and ultimately it's still shit. Considering the age, does chrome just wear down? There is no flaking at all, and the rim is still structurally sound.

Anyone have any experience or knowledge about this? Ideas for quick fixes?

Some people are offering hazard lites as a replacement (I run 48 spokes); how do they compare to 7kas? Modern day alternative perhaps?

Thanks in advance, my front brake is in your hands...

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The Bike Shop / Tripod Seat sizes?

« on: January 11, 2015, 10:18:44 AM »

Hey,

I've not been able to see these in person yet, but how big do these come up? I get the impression they are a bit wider than fat capital style seats (at least the fly Devon and United ones etc).

I currently run an old shadow railed seat as I love massive sofa seats. Are tripods bigger than fat capitals?

Thanks for any input!