SE self energising brakes
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one-eyed_jim
Old School Grand Master
I guess you know how they work (each arm pivots on a coarse helix that uses the drag of the rim to increase the braking force).
I've never been a big fan. The positive feedback means that the harder they bite, the harder they bite, the harder they bite... that means they can be grabby, or in extreme cases, lock up. You're not supposed to use them on the front in most cases (because they can grab) and if you can't lock up the rear wheel with a normal canti, you're not trying.
I've never been a big fan. The positive feedback means that the harder they bite, the harder they bite, the harder they bite... that means they can be grabby, or in extreme cases, lock up. You're not supposed to use them on the front in most cases (because they can grab) and if you can't lock up the rear wheel with a normal canti, you're not trying.
chris667":32cmocdl said:
tell us about itReally like the look of the seatstays without the canti's, wee bit of the reason I'm thinking of swaping the Saracen. I've seen summat that would be ideal but just a bit $$$$ at the mo :roll:
1987-89 was a bit of a golden age for mountain bikes, IMO. I'm another big fan of the "clean" seat stays, I only got rid of my Fisher because it was too nice looking for its own good.
I like your taste in bikes, make sure you show us the new steed if you raise the money.
I like your taste in bikes, make sure you show us the new steed if you raise the money.
