[python] Re: rear brake

Hi Dirk,

Anywhere where you can reduce the leaver. i.e. with the old cantilever type 
brakes. There is one cable across (lever to lever)and another connected to 
the middle of the cross cable with a triangle. If you use a very long 
lever-to-lever cable, the angle becomes worse and the force is greatly 
reduced and adjustable!
Also, never V-brakes have dampers installed that create a smoother brake 
feeling instead of a sharp brake point. However, i prefer the latter and have 
more feeling in my fingers. 

Correct me if I'm wrong, but i think because of the V-brake levers being 
longer, the handle has a worse lever and the newer handles are anyway 
designed for two finger operation. So one of these newer handles matched with 
old type brakes should reduce brake force.

Also the old cantilever brakes allow the brake pads to be adjustable in 
height. If you can vary the mounting points on your frame, you could adjust 
the pads to sit on the highest position in the lever and then weld the 
moutingpoint of the lever somewhat more towards the axle.

Regards,
DirkS

Am Samstag 03 Mai 2008 21:10:16 schrieb dirk.bonne@xxxxxxx:
> Hi Listies,
>
> A few weeks ago I installed a second brake on my bike - a rear brake (up
> to that point I only rode with 1 (front) brake). Unfortunately, since
> the weight is so low on the rear wheel, I have had it locking up several
> times now, and last weekend on a longer tour, I even fell of the bike
> because of it. I find the rear brake positively dangerous, but still I
> would like to have a second brake in case the front cable breaks.
>
> I am considering what to do, up to now I came up with cutting the brake
> handle shorter, so I wouldn't be able to apply any force. Maybe other
> riders have better ideas?
>
> Dirk
>
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