Dia Compe brake failure!
02-21-10, 08:19 AM
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Dia Compe brake failure!
This little feller just opened up and let go of my cable. Nobody got hurt but it was an eye opener.
02-21-10, 08:55 AM
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I've had that happen, too - just after changing cables. Now I always inspect the anchor at the lever end from underneath and ride a few miles on a bike path after changing cables. So far, so good.
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I just changed that cable. I bet I didn't get the end of it seated right in the ferrule or something like that. I'll have to look really close next time I do one of these.
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