Is there anything I can do about snow getting stuck..
12-01-08, 06:21 PM
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Is there anything I can do about snow getting stuck..
inbetween my front brake and front time. for some reason only get it on the front. I can't afford to get a different fork. The brakes are standard road brakes, so somewhat tight clearance.
12-01-08, 07:36 PM
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Fenders will not help. I have full fenders on a generous fork and my front brake area is still covered with buildup when I ride in deep snow.
It makes no difference to the handling of my bike. I'm running cantilevers. What exactly is the problem?
It makes no difference to the handling of my bike. I'm running cantilevers. What exactly is the problem?
12-02-08, 12:03 AM
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Maybe wax or sub or what not around that area, never tryed but might work, I ignore the snow that gets stuck on my bike, another thing is just do a popawheelie lol
12-02-08, 01:09 PM
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You could possibly fabricate a metal snow scraper to clean the front tire. It could be mounted on the back side of the fork with the brake caliper mounting bolt. It should be curved to the profile of the tire and have only a small crack of clearance. Then it should knock off any snow before it binds in the fork crown and brake caliper.
