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Bicycle Brakes Not Springing Back? (explanation & solutions)

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Description of The Problem When the rider releases the brake lever after slowing down, the brake arms remain partially closed. The brake lever usually doesn't return to its original position…

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Why Don’t Dirt Jumpers Have Front Brakes (ultra-fast answer)

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Condensed Answer: Many dirt jumpers do not have a front brake to facilitate the execution of tricks such as bar spins, save weight and prevent improper or accidental deployment of…

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Why Aren’t My Bicycle Brakes Releasing? (fast answer)

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Description Of The ProblemWhen the rider releases the brake lever after applying the brakes, the brake arms/jaws do not open fully, and the brake shoes continue to rub against the…

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Why Is The Front Wheel Of My MTB Wobbling When Braking? (simple answer)

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Description Of The Problem: During braking the front wheel of the bike is wobbling (moving back and forth). The harder and more intense the braking is, the more noticeable the…

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V-Brakes vs. Center Pull Brakes (Comparison & Analysis)

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This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of V-brakes and center-pull brakes in relation to one another. Definitions V-brakes V-brakes. Bicycle brakes consisting of two brake arms controlled by a…

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V-Brakes vs. Mechanical Disc Brakes (Comparison & Analysis)

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This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of V-brakes and mechanical disc brakes in relation to one another. The Advantages of Disc Brakes V-brakes are often seen on commuter bikes.…

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Can I Use Hope Brakes With SRAM Rotors?

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Condensed Answer: Hope brakes can be combined with SRAM rotors when the following criteria are met:1. The diameter of the rotors should be compatible with the brake calipers. 2. The…

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Can I Use Shimano Rotors With Hope Brakes?

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Condensed Answer: Hope brakes can be used with Shimano rotors when the diameter and the thickness of the rotor are compatible with the brake caliper in question. That said, the…

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Can I Convert Caliper Brakes To V-Brakes? (simple answer)

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Condensed Answer: Caliper brakes can be converted to V-brakes only when the frame or fork have mounts for V-brakes or cantilever brakes. If those mounts are not present, it will…

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Caliper Brakes Not Releasing On One Side? Why?

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Description of the Problem: The rider squeezes the brake levers to slow down. After reaching the desired speed, the rider releases the levers, but the brakes do not return to…

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