A trick for extending brake reach a bit, plus more

05-24-2004, 11:52 PM

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I've posted some pictures and notes on using V-brake hardware to extend
the reach of caliper brakes slightly. One unnoted downside: slightly
less pad life due to taking the pad down at an angle.

Also, if you scroll down, more pix of version 1.0 of BMX LX. Then, a
bird.

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President, Fabrizio Mazzoleni Fan Club

05-25-2004, 01:50 AM

In article <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].ca>, Ryan
Cousineau <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

>
> I've posted some pictures and notes on using V-brake hardware to extend
> the reach of caliper brakes slightly. One unnoted downside: slightly
> less pad life due to taking the pad down at an angle.
>
> Also, if you scroll down, more pix of version 1.0 of BMX LX. Then, a
> bird.

Beautiful robin. A concern about the brake setup: As the pads wear,
will they not come into contact with the rim sidewall at an ever
decreasing distance from the rim edge? (i.e Possibly rubbing against
the tire sidewall)

luke

05-25-2004, 01:50 AM

In article <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].ca>, Ryan
Cousineau <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

>
> I've posted some pictures and notes on using V-brake hardware to extend
> the reach of caliper brakes slightly. One unnoted downside: slightly
> less pad life due to taking the pad down at an angle.
>
> Also, if you scroll down, more pix of version 1.0 of BMX LX. Then, a
> bird.

Beautiful robin. A concern about the brake setup: As the pads wear,
will they not come into contact with the rim sidewall at an ever
decreasing distance from the rim edge? (i.e Possibly rubbing against
the tire sidewall)

luke

05-25-2004, 01:50 AM

In article <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].ca>, Ryan
Cousineau <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

>
> I've posted some pictures and notes on using V-brake hardware to extend
> the reach of caliper brakes slightly. One unnoted downside: slightly
> less pad life due to taking the pad down at an angle.
>
> Also, if you scroll down, more pix of version 1.0 of BMX LX. Then, a
> bird.

Beautiful robin. A concern about the brake setup: As the pads wear,
will they not come into contact with the rim sidewall at an ever
decreasing distance from the rim edge? (i.e Possibly rubbing against
the tire sidewall)

luke

05-25-2004, 01:50 AM

In article <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].ca>, Ryan
Cousineau <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

>
> I've posted some pictures and notes on using V-brake hardware to extend
> the reach of caliper brakes slightly. One unnoted downside: slightly
> less pad life due to taking the pad down at an angle.
>
> Also, if you scroll down, more pix of version 1.0 of BMX LX. Then, a
> bird.

Beautiful robin. A concern about the brake setup: As the pads wear,
will they not come into contact with the rim sidewall at an ever
decreasing distance from the rim edge? (i.e Possibly rubbing against
the tire sidewall)

luke

05-25-2004, 01:50 AM

In article <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].ca>, Ryan
Cousineau <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

>
> I've posted some pictures and notes on using V-brake hardware to extend
> the reach of caliper brakes slightly. One unnoted downside: slightly
> less pad life due to taking the pad down at an angle.
>
> Also, if you scroll down, more pix of version 1.0 of BMX LX. Then, a
> bird.

Beautiful robin. A concern about the brake setup: As the pads wear,
will they not come into contact with the rim sidewall at an ever
decreasing distance from the rim edge? (i.e Possibly rubbing against
the tire sidewall)

luke

05-25-2004, 06:48 PM

> Beautiful robin. A concern about the brake setup: As the pads wear,
> will they not come into contact with the rim sidewall at an ever
> decreasing distance from the rim edge? (i.e Possibly rubbing against
> the tire sidewall)

Precisely why you should obsess over the bike and check it over with
calipers ever 5 miles.
--
Phil, Squid-in-Training

05-25-2004, 06:48 PM

> Beautiful robin. A concern about the brake setup: As the pads wear,
> will they not come into contact with the rim sidewall at an ever
> decreasing distance from the rim edge? (i.e Possibly rubbing against
> the tire sidewall)

Precisely why you should obsess over the bike and check it over with
calipers ever 5 miles.
--
Phil, Squid-in-Training

05-25-2004, 06:48 PM

> Beautiful robin. A concern about the brake setup: As the pads wear,
> will they not come into contact with the rim sidewall at an ever
> decreasing distance from the rim edge? (i.e Possibly rubbing against
> the tire sidewall)

Precisely why you should obsess over the bike and check it over with
calipers ever 5 miles.
--
Phil, Squid-in-Training

05-25-2004, 06:48 PM

> Beautiful robin. A concern about the brake setup: As the pads wear,
> will they not come into contact with the rim sidewall at an ever
> decreasing distance from the rim edge? (i.e Possibly rubbing against
> the tire sidewall)

Precisely why you should obsess over the bike and check it over with
calipers ever 5 miles.
--
Phil, Squid-in-Training