BMX - brake setup

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bishop_bmx
09-02-07, 02:27 AM
i got a fit flow park and i'm still learning about brakes. It has a gyro setup to a u-brake. I can setup and adjust gyros fine but is a single cable better or is gyro the way to go. Thanks.

FitRider 921
09-02-07, 02:49 AM
I'd either go with a straight cable, or no brakes at all.
bishop_bmx
09-02-07, 02:52 AM
whats the main differences between the two brake setups

bishop_bmx
09-02-07, 04:39 AM
I'm just going to try brakeless for a little while.
I think my gyro has bearing issues anyways. It clicks and makes a scraping noise when i turn the bars.
FitRider 921
09-02-07, 11:34 AM
That's just a gyro for you. Mine did the same thing. I'm brakeless now.
bishop_bmx
09-02-07, 07:20 PM
breakless isn't going to work for me. i almost got hit 3 times today because i couldn't stop. how much slack should there be in a single cable setup.
FitRider 921
09-02-07, 07:34 PM
You should put as much as slack as you want. It's up to you. If you do barspins or tailwhips you should probably keep a bit extra.
wds178
09-02-07, 08:54 PM
With my cable this long, I can spin 3 times w/ no binding (ody linear cable).
You can probably get by w/ an inch or two shorter. I've since shortened it since this pic.

-Bill
FitRider 921
09-02-07, 08:59 PM
That's a really cool-looking bike. Post up a bike check.
wds178
09-02-07, 10:41 PM
ok.
-Bill
minichamp31
09-02-07, 10:48 PM
Coolest chain ever award.
live4muzic2
09-03-07, 11:48 PM
Coolest chain ever award.

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