Drago
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Seen a Hope hose that had popped out of the banjo. Suffice to say the rider needed new underwear in addition to a new nose.
I don't know if I am going to Disc Brakes for Bicycle Touring
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I swore, remarkably quietly, which the chap in front of me said afterwards commented made him think "That doesn't sound good, but I ain't stopping here!" because, despite being a very serious audaxer in possession of a thoroughly well maintained and fully functioning set of rim brakes, he wasn't convinced he safely could. Then I dropped off the saddle onto the top tube, leant back as far possible, and put my feet down (heel first - hurray for trainers and flat pedals) while hauling on the font brake as much as I could. I managed to stop _just_ before a bit where the road, up to that point distinctly downwards, dropped away in a style best described as plummeting.
raleighnut
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[QUOTE 5233201, member: 10119"]I swore, remarkably quietly, which the chap in front of me said afterwards commented made him think "That doesn't sound good, but I ain't stopping here!" because, despite being a very serious audaxer in possession of a thoroughly well maintained and fully functioning set of rim brakes, he wasn't convinced he safely could. Then I dropped off the saddle onto the top tube, leant back as far possible, and put my feet down (heel first - hurray for trainers and flat pedals) while hauling on the font brake as much as I could. I managed to stop _just_ before a bit where the road, up to that point distinctly downwards, dropped away in a style best described as plummeting.[/QUOTE]
at least you had the front brake, imagine trying to stop downhill with only a rear. 
at least you had the front brake, imagine trying to stop downhill with only a rear.
You know I'm thinking about it. I'm not convinced it wasn't the front that went. I'd have to find the ride report to check.
I do remember looking around and realising there was only walls or bumpy downhill stony fields to ride off the road into, so I was going to have to stop it somehow...
raleighnut
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[QUOTE 5233237, member: 10119"]You know I'm thinking about it. I'm not convinced it wasn't the front that went. I'd have to find the ride report to check.
I do remember looking around and realising there was only walls or bumpy downhill stony fields to ride off the road into, so I was going to have to stop it somehow...[/QUOTE]
Only having a back brake would lead to a big black stripe on the road and a big brown one elsewhere in my experience.
I do remember looking around and realising there was only walls or bumpy downhill stony fields to ride off the road into, so I was going to have to stop it somehow...[/QUOTE]
Only having a back brake would lead to a big black stripe on the road and a big brown one elsewhere in my experience.
I checked. It was the front!
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That's me in the green, a few moments before the fateful kerr-ping (with thanks to @Skuhravy whose photo I just pinched)
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That's me in the green, a few moments before the fateful kerr-ping (with thanks to @Skuhravy whose photo I just pinched)
KneesUp
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The cable operated hydraulics (such as TRP HY:RD) seem like a good idea - the benefits of hydraulics with the ease of servicing of cable.
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[QUOTE 5233252, member: 10119"]I checked. It was the front!
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That's me in the green, a few moments before the fateful kerr-ping (with thanks to @Skuhravy whose photo I just pinched)[/QUOTE]
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That's me in the green, a few moments before the fateful kerr-ping (with thanks to @Skuhravy whose photo I just pinched)[/QUOTE]
Do you not have to service the hydraulic parts too? To me it sound like double work and more chance of issues.
KneesUp
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They're sealed as far as I know, but because it's hydraulic it automatically adjusts for pad wear.
Ianboydsnr
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But I never assumed anything, until you posted I never knew where you lived, I merely mentioned the fens, because I know they are flat,No but at least I know not to assume that someone currently living the fens hasn't necessarily always lived there and never ridden anywhere else!
There you go assuming that I was assuming.
Well they still need bleeding maybe less often than normal hydraulics, but in addition they need cables. To me I don't see advantages over full hydraulics.
FishFright
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Very very OT but this is how moderation should be done, out in public with a very clear explanation why.
Ianboydsnr
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Disagreeing is what discussions are all about, it’s to those involved that credit is due, the reminder was no more than a gentle nudge, which is how it should be or need to be if views of others are to be respected.
