[python] Re: rear brake

Hello people!

Thank you very much for the different advice! I will do as severals have 
suggested: adjust the rear brake so it hasn't the power. That should hopefully 
get me through my next holiday (in a few weeks). In the long run I will change 
the front brake so it can taker 2 cables. The alternative, installing a second 
brake on the front, is not easily possible because of lack of space on the 
frame. 

best regards,
Dirk

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> Datum: Sun, 4 May 2008 18:18:59 +0200
> Von: Dirk Steuwer <dirk@xxxxxxxxxx>
> An: python@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Betreff: [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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