Today I finally got around to fitting the front 185mm avid BB7 disc brake that I bought over a month ago! I haven't been in a rush as I've not used the Aurora lately as my knee has not played up in ages, (I had an MRI scan on it a couple of weeks ago, appointment next month to see if I need an op on it.)
I'm possibly the least experienced on this forum when it comes to bicycle maintenance, but what could go wrong? Take of the old 160mm rotor, tick. Fit the new 185mm rotor, tick, remove crappy standard brakes, tick, fit new BB7 brakes, tick. It's all going so well, and I'm feeling pretty smug. However, when setting up the brakes, they wouldn't release. I assumed it was the callipers, but after a bit of head scratching, and maybe the odd curse, I noticed that a wire on the cable was broken, which was stopping the brake lever from springing back when released. A trip to my local bike shop, and £1.80 later I'm back in business. I've never replaced a cable before, but WooHoo, fitted it no problem. Job done, smugness returns! Et Voila!
I've not ridden it yet as it's piddling it down, so I'll try an get a test ride in tomorrow.
In true 'freecycle' spirit, if anyone near Doncaster wants a barely used (300 miles) 160mm rotor for free, I have no use for it.
I must admit though I'm thinking of selling the Aurora. I started cycling last March for fitness and I like to work up a bit of a sweat. Plus, I prefer the higher top speed of my trusty non electric town bike. I'm thinking of selling it and buying a road bike!!!
I'm possibly the least experienced on this forum when it comes to bicycle maintenance, but what could go wrong? Take of the old 160mm rotor, tick. Fit the new 185mm rotor, tick, remove crappy standard brakes, tick, fit new BB7 brakes, tick. It's all going so well, and I'm feeling pretty smug. However, when setting up the brakes, they wouldn't release. I assumed it was the callipers, but after a bit of head scratching, and maybe the odd curse, I noticed that a wire on the cable was broken, which was stopping the brake lever from springing back when released. A trip to my local bike shop, and £1.80 later I'm back in business. I've never replaced a cable before, but WooHoo, fitted it no problem. Job done, smugness returns! Et Voila!
I've not ridden it yet as it's piddling it down, so I'll try an get a test ride in tomorrow.
In true 'freecycle' spirit, if anyone near Doncaster wants a barely used (300 miles) 160mm rotor for free, I have no use for it.
I must admit though I'm thinking of selling the Aurora. I started cycling last March for fitness and I like to work up a bit of a sweat. Plus, I prefer the higher top speed of my trusty non electric town bike. I'm thinking of selling it and buying a road bike!!!
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