Mini0n Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 (edited) I tried to adjust the handlebar and i now forgot at what angle should the brake levers be facing downwards! HELP! ANYONE?PS: My brakes squeak like hell! Is there anyway to reduce the sound ??New : I was wondering what should my mod gear ratio be ? and why does it seem that somebody can move their bikes backward while pedalling in the reverse direction while mine can't ?? Edited July 11, 2009 by Mini0n Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 (edited) I tried to adjust the handlebar and i now forgot at what angle should the brake levers be facing downwards! HELP! ANYONE?PS: My brakes squeak like hell! Is there anyway to reduce the sound ??Just set them to an angle you like the feel of. Make sure that angle will be comfy for both normal riding and while you're on your back wheel or you might find yourself hurting your wrists.I think you'll find that the squeaky brakes will gradually become quieter as you use them more. If it is still a big problem after a month or so, I know that you can slightly angle the brake blocks so that they hit the rim at a very slight slant, as aposed to completely front on. This reduces oscillation, and so reduces the noise. Edited July 9, 2009 by Kiwi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonMack Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 I find it's best to keep my levers ever so slightly loose so they can move around into the place your hands naturally rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Koxx hydroxx 2 Jack * Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 for the squeeking , if its more of a creak coming from the lever , spit in there its a bit dirty but works :L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bob Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 whats wrong with a squeaq.most good brakes squeak, at least it tells you they are there. and just set your levers to whatever you like them to be. leave them slightly loose so you can adjust them if you dont like the angle. Plus if you fall and hit the brake on something, they will move preventing them snapping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini0n Posted July 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 Alright, thanks alot guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike-dyson Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 i run a 18t freewheel and a 12t fixed sproket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshlyd1 Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 18t FFW 12t rear sproket *** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini0n Posted July 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 So its normally 18t ffw and 12t fixed rear then? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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