I added the new brakes and got it all dialed in. The front brake shoes aren't side by side, one is farther ahead. Maybe it's a manufacturing flaw?
I thought the arms were reversed, but the rear brake is the same way and both pads are in line. But it works fine.
So I went out for a ride. The gear ratio is good, higher than a normal single speed, but the bike is light and has skinny tires so going back up the incline home was ok.
After reading some recent posts I figured I should wear a helmet every time I ride now. I picked up a baseball cap helmet. I think the liner is from a hard hat, it's pliable plastic but looks like a regular ballcap with a chin strap.
The red frame just showed up as I got back home. I think these were so cheap because they had a couple scratches on them and couldn't be sold for full price.
I thought the arms were reversed, but the rear brake is the same way and both pads are in line. But it works fine.
So I went out for a ride. The gear ratio is good, higher than a normal single speed, but the bike is light and has skinny tires so going back up the incline home was ok.
After reading some recent posts I figured I should wear a helmet every time I ride now. I picked up a baseball cap helmet. I think the liner is from a hard hat, it's pliable plastic but looks like a regular ballcap with a chin strap.
The red frame just showed up as I got back home. I think these were so cheap because they had a couple scratches on them and couldn't be sold for full price.
