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Standalone

02-21-11 08:03 AM

brake pad wheel guides. the point?

I have not seen them mentioned. I guess I think they look cool, but why were these considered a necessity? Is it for faster wheel changes in races?

http://www.yellowjersey.org/zeusshoe.jpg

http://thumbs.ebaystatic.com/pict/170602579088_0.jpg

conspiratemus1

02-21-11 08:50 AM

Yes.

ColonelJLloyd

02-21-11 09:00 AM

Uh huh.

JohnDThompson

02-21-11 10:00 AM

Zeus pads?

The guides aren't strictly necessary but were intended to allow faster wheel changes by guiding the tire between the pads.

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