QUOTE=dynaryder;15664058]Apparently not. Please educate me. No seriously,what did I say that was so wrong that I'm getting attitude tossed at me?

Do nicer brakes have them? No,higher end bikes don't.

Are they good for n00bs? Yes,they add some mush into the system to keep them from locking the brake too easily. Yes,you can still lock the brake,it just takes more effort. And if you reread what I posted,I didn't even mention locking the brake,you read that into it somehow.

Are they useful to experienced riders? No,not really. They add mush into the system that you don't need and reduce feel at the lever. If you have a personal preference for them,then fair dinkum. But experienced riders know how to properly modulate their brakes.

Next I posted a pic,and gave a general description of where the modulator was in it. Perhaps I should have been more specific.

Then I told the OP that according to what I saw on Giant's site,he had V brakes but did not have a modulator. I could be wrong,since manufacturers do change specs from what they show on their sites,and I'm just assuming the OP's bike is stock.

Finally,I gave the OP some advice to practice,and an example so he'd know it was possible.

I can't see anything seriously wrong with what I posted,so feel free to enlighten me.



YOU'RE. Sorry,couldn't resist.

I don't go around claiming to be a mechanic,but I think I qualify. I've wrenched on my own bikes for years. Additionally,I run a free bike clinic at my local farmer's market and have personally worked on over 800 bikes. I've never once messed up a bike,gotten any complaints either IRL or online(just the opposite in fact,I've gotten some good reviews),and have actually fixed a couple issues that local shops couldn't/didn't. So why not. I hereby officially declare myself to be a Mechanic.[/QUOTE]

There intended purpose as of current, is to help brake control in the rain, and emergency stops. So they do not lock up during a normal stop. When ADJUSTED correctly, which many mechanics struggle with, (just remove the springs) instead of taking the extra care to do it right. They work very well matter of fact. The reason for there bad rap is, improper adjustment. When done correctly the have the same braking pressure during the first 1/4 pull, then modulate till just over half the lever. After that have the capability of locking up. They DO NOT decrease braking power, only improperly adjusted ones. I guess my short response to you was impart due to the shop, not wanting to take the time to due it right. I politely told them they were fine, then adjusted them correctly when I got home. NOTE : Far as me being a newbie, I was sponsored by TEAM YAMAHA for 4 years racing Motocross, think I have the braking concept down by now. And it's a great thing that you volunteer your time for fixing bikes for free. The world needs a little more of that.