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Old 04-04-12, 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr. Beanz
It might look like a little too much play in the lever but BE SURE you don't set it too tight. V brakes are powerful and tight front can easily cause and endo (flip over the bars).

I actually set mine a little loose feeling. The night before I crashed I tightened the brakes on my MTB. I thought I feathered my front brake but set it too tight and flipped when it locked up. I was in the dirt so be careful cause the pavement will affect the grip even more.

Be sure after setting brakes tighter that you ride slowly for a while to get the feel of the new grip. My separated shoulder wished I had.
Will do. Do you have a guesstimate as to how much cable to pull through?
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