Bike shudders when I break!

[D C]

Maybe a bit of toe in on the blocks would help if not done already.
Dave.

 

[Dai]

Maybe a bit of toe in on the blocks would help if not done already.
Dave.

'Toe in'?

 

[peerjay56]

'Toe in'?

Rather than set the brake blocks parallel to the rim, you set them so that the front of the block touches the rim first, and then as you increase pressure, the whole block comes into contact to increase braking resistance.

 

[Deleted member 4366]

or you just stick your toe in the wheel. It stops it instantly with no juddering.

 

[peerjay56]

or you just stick your toe in the wheel. It stops it instantly with no juddering.

That would work

 

[D C]

or you just stick your toe in the wheel. It stops it instantly with no juddering.

That would leave skid marks, maybe not just on the road!

 

[Geebee]

Google adjusting V brake, plenty of photo guides or videos.

 

[Dai]

Google adjusting V brake, plenty of photo guides or videos.

You anticipated what I was going to ask!