Here's a picture of the bike. The brakes work MUCH better with all of
your advice.
http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y216/steelcommuter/?action=view¤t=101_1619.jpg
Dave
On Feb 26, 3:17 pm, Tim McNamara wrote:
> On Feb 26, 2009, at 2:30 PM, Dave C wrote:
>
> > Tim, I think the poor braking is d
On Feb 26, 2009, at 2:30 PM, Dave C wrote:
> Tim, I think the poor braking is due to my inexperience at brake set-
> up. I never set up cable and housing before for this type of brake or
> brake lever, and I'm not sure how to terminate the housing into the
> lever body. I probably need to find
Tim, I think the poor braking is due to my inexperience at brake set-
up. I never set up cable and housing before for this type of brake or
brake lever, and I'm not sure how to terminate the housing into the
lever body. I probably need to find a picture to determine the proper
method.
Last night
On Feb 26, 2009, at 1:17 PM, Dave C wrote:
> It does have that piece! So that should confirm it is the 287V. That
> means either I failed to adjust it properly, or I need that special
> noodle that comes with it, according to Mr. Thill.
Any noodle should work, IMHO, since it would not affect c
It does have that piece! So that should confirm it is the 287V. That
means either I failed to adjust it properly, or I need that special
noodle that comes with it, according to Mr. Thill.
What Outdoor Science School? My friend and fellow teacher worked
several years at the one in Wrightwood.
O
On Feb 26, 12:20 am, Dave C wrote:
> I looked at the levers when I returned home, and I can't see any
> identifying number. Is there any way to identify the specific Dia
> Compe model, without deep familiarity with the different lever designs?
Yes the 287v levers have a triangular black plast
Dave
Thanks for the compliment. I taught for California public school
programs for years (Orange County, LAUSD and the Stanislaus County
Office of Education) as an outdoor science school teacher and
administrator. If you are in Southern California, you might check out
the Santa Barbara Middle Sch
I looked at the levers when I returned home, and I can't see any
identifying number. Is there any way to identify the specific Dia
Compe model, without deep familiarity with the different lever designs?
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Thanks. You are very clear, so I bet you're a good teacher. I teach
high school English, but it would be great to teach high school
Bicycling. That should be added to the California curriculum. I have
an Atlantis, too, with cantilevers that work fine.
Dave
On Feb 25, 8:04 am, Dave Craig wro
I used 287V's and Avid v-brakes for years with no problems. Stock,
they come with two special noodles per lever, one that routes the
cable out of the lever smoothly and a special 90 deg noodle with
barrel adjuster at the brake- do you have both of those?
It sounds like you simply didn't put enou
Tocayo (Dave C!):
I've used all of the above items on various bikes, including a 287V/
linear pull set up karate monkey with mustache bars, and they all
work. I have to say though, that even in comparison with travel agents
and normal levers, the 287V levers were my least favorite. I did use
them
Nothing special with the Tektro long-pull levers. Just hook them up as
usual.
On Feb 25, 8:40 am, Dave C wrote:
> I believe they are 287V brake levers. I'm at work, so I can't check,
> but that was what I intended to say.
>
> Jim, are the Tektros better at this out of the box, or do you have
On Feb 25, 2009, at 12:34 AM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote:
> On Feb 24, 10:44 pm, Dave C wrote:
>> I was setting up the front brake on my newly built-up Karate Monkey
>> frame. I have never used moustache bars, V-brakes, nor the DC 287
>> brake levers. Please take that into considerati
I believe they are 287V brake levers. I'm at work, so I can't check,
but that was what I intended to say.
Jim, are the Tektros better at this out of the box, or do you have to
do something special?
I have a bunch of cantilever brakes lying around, and I'm considering
just using one of those. I
I never had great results even with the 287V, which is the long-pull
version of the 287. The new Tektro long-pull levers are much better,
and much cheaper.
On Feb 24, 10:44 pm, Dave C wrote:
> I was setting up the front brake on my newly built-up Karate Monkey
> frame. I have never used moustac
On Wed, Feb 25, 2009 at 12:08 AM, CycloFiend wrote:
>
> on 2/24/09 8:44 PM, Dave C at david.charles.carr...@gmail.com wrote:
>> I was setting up the front brake on my newly built-up Karate Monkey
>> frame. I have never used moustache bars, V-brakes, nor the DC 287
>> brake levers. Please take t
on 2/24/09 8:44 PM, Dave C at david.charles.carr...@gmail.com wrote:
> I was setting up the front brake on my newly built-up Karate Monkey
> frame. I have never used moustache bars, V-brakes, nor the DC 287
> brake levers. Please take that into consideration. I set up the V-
> brakes this eveni
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