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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-30-20, 02:27 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 18,893
Posted By livedarklions

I realize it may not be the most sophisticated...

I realize it may not be the most sophisticated method, but I've never gotten anything counterfeit if I stick to "prime" delivery dealers. Dozens of items, some name brand, some not, with only a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-30-20, 01:27 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 18,893
Posted By DrIsotope

I've made 140 Amazon orders in 2020 alone....

I've made 140 Amazon orders in 2020 alone. Probably a third of them cycling related, everything from cranksets to tires to bar tape. There are countless legit sellers operating in the marketplace,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-24-20, 09:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,046
Posted By smashndash

Unfortunately, that is a side effect of side-pull...

Unfortunately, that is a side effect of side-pull brake designs. If the housing is the "perfect length" when the brake is not engaged, it will be too short when the brake is engaged. I'm sure you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-24-20, 06:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,046
Posted By smashndash

Actually the 5800 caliper has the SLR-EV design. ...

Actually the 5800 caliper has the SLR-EV design.

https://www.wigglestatic.com/product-media/5360096321/Shimano-105-5800-Brake-Caliper-Rim-Brakes-Black-NotSet-BR5800FL.jpg?w=430&h=430&a=7
The...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-23-20, 07:45 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,046
Posted By Cyclist0108

I just put a thin cone-wrench type spanner on the...

I just put a thin cone-wrench type spanner on the inner lock bolt and turn it slightly until the caliper is centered. That's all I have ever had to do.

(Crampy Veloce, but looks the same as any...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-23-20, 07:32 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,046
Posted By Phil_gretz

This Thread Should Move to Mechanics sub-forum...

...nevertheless, I'll persist.

BR-5800s are excellent calipers. Great. So, please provide a photo that shows the cable run from where it exits the rear stop or rear exit of the top tube to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-23-20, 06:25 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,046
Posted By shelbyfv

I loosen the mounting bolt, squeeze the brakes...

I loosen the mounting bolt, squeeze the brakes until they grip the rim, then tighten the bolt. That's usually close enough to fine adjust with the screw. I expect there are a variety of ways to set...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-23-20, 06:14 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,046
Posted By GlennR

I have Bontrager Speedstop and there's a screw...

I have Bontrager Speedstop and there's a screw that adjustest the spring pressure and centers the pads.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-23-20, 03:33 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,046
Posted By jgwilliams

It's tricky. I find that if you loosen the bolt,...

It's tricky. I find that if you loosen the bolt, centre the brakes and then tighten the bold that action tends to pull the brakes off centre. Try and hold the callipers as you tighten to prevent this...
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