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I don't know what's the root cause of the problem, whether a it's an iherent flaw in drum brakes, or something about the way the Strida's brake is mounted, but evidently the folks at Strida decided disk brakes would be a worthwhile improvement.
And I, now that I'm down to one working brake, I'm not going to second guess them!
Any chance of an annotated photo to highlight this problem please? I wonder if there's more scoring on the rear drum? Could you swap wheels temporarily just to see if brake action is the same?Originally Posted by rhm
Though the cable is nice and tight, it cannot expand the brake pads enough for them to engage against the inside of the drum. Cable adjustment is not the solution; the lever on the drum is actually bottoming out against the frame. I'm not sure how I'm going to fix this; Strida is working on a repair kit that the'll be able to send out one day, but that isn't an option right now. I don't know what's the root cause of the problem, whether a it's an iherent flaw in drum brakes, or something about the way the Strida's brake is mounted, but evidently the folks at Strida decided disk brakes would be a worthwhile improvement.
And I, now that I'm down to one working brake, I'm not going to second guess them!
I'm surprised it's the rear one, as I try to remember to deliberately use the rear brake in slow speed situations just to even up the wear more.
They're far better here than the rim brakes on our older bikes.
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Too bad Giatex have ceased operations of the their production... the chibas looked really promising..
Unlike the other bike, this has rectangular section tube, so no possibility of a "twisting" motion.Originally Posted by fireworkz
Too bad Giatex have ceased operations of the their production... the chibas looked really promising..
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40 * 305 in fact.
I'll get 1 initially & see how I get on, thanks. I'll be particularly keen to see how well they cope with sidewall puncture points, as my 2 most recent punctures, just a mile in between on each wheel, were both from the side.
This is the only folder I've ever owned, so I suppose I need to ride some others when I get an opportunity, to see just what those compromises are, unless again you mean for taller riders?
Get the 700c liner and you will just be able to do both wheels, but the liner is less wide. Get the MTB size and it won't do both wheels, but is wider. The MTB size will be better suited to deterring sidewall punctures with a widish 305/40 tyre. 40 * 305 in fact.
I'll get 1 initially & see how I get on, thanks. I'll be particularly keen to see how well they cope with sidewall puncture points, as my 2 most recent punctures, just a mile in between on each wheel, were both from the side.
This is the only folder I've ever owned, so I suppose I need to ride some others when I get an opportunity, to see just what those compromises are, unless again you mean for taller riders?
Apart from the riding position - a 56" gear is a serious compromise if you are not riding in flat territory. Tough on the hills, too limiting on the flats, and downhill you have to freewheel unless you're happy with 200rpm! Don't get me wrong - I like the Strida, but I stand by my earlier posts re: it's limitations, or more appositely, it's limitations for me .
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I have had 2 tyres blow off the plastic rims on one hot & sunny day in Brighton, people dived for cover as the second one went off like a bomb! The alloy rims allow much higher pressures. I too am surprised about probs with the drum brakes, my old Strida 2 is still going (& stopping) strong after 5 or six years, still on it's original belt, & never even needed to adjust the brakes, same goes for the Strida 3.Originally Posted by Simple Simon
I am happy to put my drum braked, plastic wheeled Strida onto the luggage chute of the airline. But would not be so sure with a conventionally steel spoked, bike with more vunerable disc brake wheels. BUT the Strida5 sure wins out on sex appeal !
My new Strida 5 arrrives next week from Amsterdam, they only have the polished alloy version with black mudguards BTW
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Ok, MTB ordered, thanks.Originally Posted by Fear&Trembling
Get the MTB size and it won't do both wheels, but is wider. The MTB size will be better suited to deterring sidewall punctures with a widish 305/40 tyre.
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Ah, I see. Ok, yes a dual gear would be very nice for those long, boring stretches :-)Originally Posted by Fear&Trembling
Apart from the riding position - a 56" gear is a serious compromise if you are not riding in flat territory. Tough on the hills, too limiting on the flats, and downhill you have to freewheel unless you're happy with 200rpm! Don't get me wrong - I like the Strida, but I stand by my earlier posts re: it's limitations, or more appositely, it's limitations for me .
Oh no, I get the impression from your posts that you're interested in several designs of folder, even though some may not be suited to yourself. There are often discussions of ideas that may help improve the ride in one's own choice of bicycle.
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John, I am going to indulge your request in the "Strida 3 brakes" thread, okay? We'll see you there! --RudiOriginally Posted by cyclistjohn
Any chance of an annotated photo to highlight this problem please?