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03-01-14, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by lopek77

. . . Avenue bikes also carry bikes with rim brakes, but braking surface is smooth like a baby butt...

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Actually, the photo here:

http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/016...g?v=1362557060

shows an Avenue model with rim brakes and grooves on the brake track at the same pitch as the OP's, and also anodized.

To the OP:
Your rims are compatible with rim brakes, which will probably work better than your rollers. Use good quality caliper(s) and pads.

Last edited by AnkleWork; 03-01-14 at 08:09 PM.

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