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Old 12-15-13 | 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by rpenmanparker
But let's be honest about this. I doubt the brakes were designed with -5 to-7 deg C in mind. That is pretty rough cycling weather. More power to you, but I can only say I will never know if my own brakes have the same problem. Ain't gonna happen.
Lots of us ride in sub freezing all the time. No big deal and I can't recall having a similar problem. Maybe shoot some WD-40 down the housing, then it will finally get used for it's alleged intended purpose: Water Displacement.

Then maybe a little heavy oil on the cable instead of grease.

Do the levers move freely in the cold ?
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