wimpy said:Hey dude, nice wheels ! Saw your project only just. And it has quite a few similarities with my ride, like: low-budget, rather heavy, long & low, etc. I read, that you wanted to apply a "throttlebrake". When I built my bike, I had the same idea and I still use this construction. Because of its weight (97 lbs), with this kind of break, it's not possible to make my fronttyre scream. Using a disc-brake might do the trick, but I haven't tried it yet. Just curious: did you apply the throttlebreak ? And if so:does it work ? Again: awesome bike. Have fun with it. :mrgreen:
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DHrider said:just noticed your build.... beautiful...
some suggestions...
wonder if your chain is jumping off due to the chain slap. i know longer chain lengths will allow the chain to slap a lot. as well it is very hard to get the slack out. try a tensioner rather than a guide of sorts may work wonders.
also i would suggest if you are going to go with a disk setup.... get yourself a hydraulic setup you will thank your self later. a cable actuated disk setup still requires a lot of leverage to stop almost as much as an old bmx side pull brake. try "hayes" brand they still service many of their original brakes making them more cheaper than many of the new models, these will suffice enough for you.
you may consider just mounting a front only the rear will require a lot more brackets and supports for the caliper mount.
love the bike wish i had something similar... :wink:
deorman said:The old Shimano mechanical discs were/are not even as good as old single point sidepull rim brakes. They look cooler, though. :mrgreen:
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