| Re: Bike query...
-pb- wrote:
> Recently I bought a new Bicycle, its a 26" Montain Bike for Mens. After
> assembly I found that front and back break touches the steel rim and
> tyre because of which I have to padle really hard while riding...is
> there any way to fix it...I am really very new to bicycle world so pls
> help me...
You should be able to move the brake pads in and out on
their mounts for proper brake adjustment.
Loosen the bolt holding the brake pad and slide the pad
away from the wheel until it spins easily. Then tighten
up the bolt again.
You should have "toe in" on the pads when you tighten
them back up. I.e., the fronts of the pads should be
closer to the wheel rim than the back of the pads. This
makes the brakes stop better.
You need to have the wheels reasonably "true" for proper
brake effectiveness. If the wheel rim moves back and
forth towards and away from the brake pads, you'll need
to true the wheel.
Refer to a web site (Sheldon Brown is probably among the
best) for info on bicycle wheel truing if necessary.
SMH
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