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Gravel/Adventure bikes have a longer wheelbase than road bikes. The fork kicks out much more and you can put three or four fingers...
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To @Catalyzt 's point, suspension on gravel bikes is generally geared towards compliance and to help with smaller, high frequency...
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Catalyzt replied to the thread Gravel Vs. Trail Bikes.I do not know much about the technical specifications of gravel bikes for racing or competition. My only experience is the Canyon...
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If we are not talking about e-bikes, here is a comparison of the geometries of a road bike, comfort road bike, and a gravel bike...
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The geometry and gearing are different from a road bike as pointed out above. There is gravel bike racing that these bikes were...
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Catalyzt reacted to gromike's post in the thread Brake Wear Question -- Is it possible... with
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Here's the Park Tool video on servicing disc brake pads... -
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In the winter I often flush out the caliper with some water after a gritty ride. You can use a garden hose or even a spray bottle or...
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Catalyzt replied to the thread Brake Wear Question -- Is it possible....It sounded fine the last two rides. I wonder if there was some grit on the pads that just burned itself off. It has only been ridden...
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Catalyzt reacted to PedalUma's post in the thread Brake Wear Question -- Is it possible... with Like.
You need a cheek spreader. Spread the pads before you remove them. This allows for the added thickness of the new pads, pushing the...
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Catalyzt reacted to PCeBiker's post in the thread Brake Wear Question -- Is it possible... with Haha.
I used my geriatric tools for the job. Putty knife, bread knife, filet knife, large flat head screwdriver, small flat head screwdriver...
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Catalyzt replied to the thread Brake Wear Question -- Is it possible....This is very helpful. I need to do a deeper dive into YT diy videos for checking the pads. The disc is not warped, at least that I can...
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Also could have a stock piston or stuck pad if wear is uneven. The last time I changed my pads I had to deal with both situations.
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Catalyzt reacted to 6zfshdb's post in the thread Brake Wear Question -- Is it possible... with Like.
If you're hearing brake noise, chances are, you have some brake drag which will wear out pads prematurely. Re align the calipers so...
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Catalyzt reacted to Extreme1's post in the thread Brake Wear Question -- Is it possible... with Like.
Buy some new pads, that way you can compare the old ones to the new ones. They are easy to replace. Get the good ones, they last a lot...
