Originally Posted by
Doppiadi
I'd like to have some feedback on brakes
Learn to replace and adjust brake pads and shoes. I've been surprised by the number of times a bike on a tour came in the shop poorly adjusted and the tire casing was worn into from the brake pad rubbing on it. It's possible to have brakes shoes tightened on just enough to work reliably but after a few wheel changes it might be knocked out of angle and it's either not at a good angle or there goes the tire.