Posted on October 13, 2008 by bikerepairblogger
With disc brakes, you get better, more reliable braking performance, especially in wet weather. But you also deal with more setup issues. One such issue is cable routing.
Cable routing can be tricky, since you need longer cables to reach the disc calipers. And sometimes your bicycle will even leave the shop with [...]
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Posted on February 12, 2008 by bikerepairblogger
Disk brakes are powerful and work great in nasty conditions, but if not cared for properly, they can squeal like a little school girl.
Excess noise, plus wear and tear, are good reasons to keep your disc brakes clean. Plus, it’s easy to do and takes very little time.
Here are some guides to cleaning your [...]
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