cantilever design oddity?
04-21-13 | 07:35 PM
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cantilever design oddity?
Why does the end of this spring extend about a mile too long?
Is there a reason, or do I just have the cheapest cantis ever made?
Is there a reason, or do I just have the cheapest cantis ever made?
04-21-13 | 07:40 PM
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It's a handle that allows quick tesioning or releasing of the spring.
Very handy.
Very handy.
04-21-13 | 07:41 PM
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No, the cheapest cantis made were the Chang Star clones of your DiaCompes. I don't know why the spring is long but those brakes works quite well, even with the original levers. I have two sets on mid 80's mtn bikes.
04-21-13 | 08:19 PM
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04-21-13 | 08:59 PM
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Releasing the tension on the spring also makes it easier to adjust the alignment of the brake shoes, which that bike desperately needs.
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04-21-13 | 09:45 PM
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Yes, no doubt.
I've yet to do anything to the bike...except marvel at how many frame/fork/dropout bosses it has!
I've yet to do anything to the bike...except marvel at how many frame/fork/dropout bosses it has!
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