Whilst the bike was off the road, I took the opportunity to get some upgrades done. With the help of my brother, we swapped the cable brakes for some cheap hydraulics.
I took the opportunity to buy some br59 barbs and olives as I expected to have to cut the kit down. But turns out the hydraulic line for the rear was too short, so I had to by 2m locally and sort that issue. Good job I already bought the olives, etc. and a bleed kit.
Fitting was pretty straight forward. A simple swap out of the cable calipers and routing of lines, all done.
Whilst at it, I also swapped the gear shifter for a compatible Shimano 7 speed that was a little smaller.
Hoping to squeeze a bell on top of it. I lost the really nice bell built into the original brakes left lever.
I took the opportunity to buy some br59 barbs and olives as I expected to have to cut the kit down. But turns out the hydraulic line for the rear was too short, so I had to by 2m locally and sort that issue. Good job I already bought the olives, etc. and a bleed kit.
Fitting was pretty straight forward. A simple swap out of the cable calipers and routing of lines, all done.
Whilst at it, I also swapped the gear shifter for a compatible Shimano 7 speed that was a little smaller.
Hoping to squeeze a bell on top of it. I lost the really nice bell built into the original brakes left lever.
