Grandson Bike Cam Mechanism Questions, Please
 

Bob wrote in :

Hi,

My Grandson got a new bike, and thought I'd ask you experts some
questions that have come up. I have to admit I know nothing
about "bike mechanics," and would be most grateful for the help.

a. Regarding the cam-lock that holds the wheel to the fork:

Clever gadget.

But, the only way it seems to take the wheel completely off
is to deflate it. Otherwise, we can't get it passed the brake pads.

Are the brake pads, in their relaxed position, supposed to be wide
enough to allow the tire to be passed thru them, easily ?
Or,...?

b. Is there supposed to be a flat washer between the bike fork's
cutout, and the cam mechanism ?
On the cam side ?
On the Nut side ?

Bob, this is not the best group for such a query. You had best try
rec.bicycles.tech, where there are some very sensible bicycle enthusiasts
and mechanics.

You may be missing some measure, such as a quick release, that allows you
to open the brakes more widely for maintenance. Please be prepared to
specify the type or model of brake, or to post photos to something like
flickr.
--
Andrew Chaplin
SIT MIHI GLADIUS SICUT SANCTO MARTINO
(If you're going to e-mail me, you'll have to get "yourfinger." out.)

Grandson Bike Cam Mechanism Questions, Please
 

On Sunday, May 7, 2017 at 3:42:35 PM UTC-7, Andrew Chaplin wrote:
Bob wrote in :

Hi,

My Grandson got a new bike, and thought I'd ask you experts some
questions that have come up. I have to admit I know nothing
about "bike mechanics," and would be most grateful for the help.

a. Regarding the cam-lock that holds the wheel to the fork:

Clever gadget.

But, the only way it seems to take the wheel completely off
is to deflate it. Otherwise, we can't get it passed the brake pads.

Are the brake pads, in their relaxed position, supposed to be wide
enough to allow the tire to be passed thru them, easily ?
Or,...?

b. Is there supposed to be a flat washer between the bike fork's
cutout, and the cam mechanism ?
On the cam side ?
On the Nut side ?

Bob, this is not the best group for such a query. You had best try
rec.bicycles.tech, where there are some very sensible bicycle enthusiasts
and mechanics.

You may be missing some measure, such as a quick release, that allows you
to open the brakes more widely for maintenance. Please be prepared to
specify the type or model of brake, or to post photos to something like
flickr.
--
Andrew Chaplin
SIT MIHI GLADIUS SICUT SANCTO MARTINO
(If you're going to e-mail me, you'll have to get "yourfinger." out.)

Bob - yes, the wheel is SUPPOSED to slip between the brakes using one of the various systems to release tension on the calipers. But they never seem to open wide enough for an inflated tire. So you would find it handy to have a floor pump (with a pressure gauge) so that you can release part of the tire pressure to get it to insert all the way.

And be careful of inflation pressure. The maximum pressure is written on the side of the tire. Over inflation can cause everything from a tire blowing off of the rim and blowing out the tube to actually exploding the tire itself.

The voice of experience speaketh.

Grandson Bike Cam Mechanism Questions, Please
 

On 5/7/2017 5:39 PM, Andrew Chaplin wrote:
Bob wrote in :

Hi,

My Grandson got a new bike, and thought I'd ask you experts some
questions that have come up. I have to admit I know nothing
about "bike mechanics," and would be most grateful for the help.

a. Regarding the cam-lock that holds the wheel to the fork:

Clever gadget.

But, the only way it seems to take the wheel completely off
is to deflate it. Otherwise, we can't get it passed the brake pads.

Are the brake pads, in their relaxed position, supposed to be wide
enough to allow the tire to be passed thru them, easily ?
Or,...?

b. Is there supposed to be a flat washer between the bike fork's
cutout, and the cam mechanism ?
On the cam side ?
On the Nut side ?

Bob, this is not the best group for such a query. You had best try
rec.bicycles.tech, where there are some very sensible bicycle enthusiasts
and mechanics.

You may be missing some measure, such as a quick release, that allows you
to open the brakes more widely for maintenance. Please be prepared to
specify the type or model of brake, or to post photos to something like
flickr.


Or, for your typical 16" or 20" sidewalk bike, just remove
one brake shoe. Usually the one not on the cable side is
quicker.

--
Andrew Muzi
www.yellowjersey.org/
Open every day since 1 April, 1971

Grandson Bike Cam Mechanism Questions, Please
 

On Sunday, May 7, 2017 at 4:55:12 PM UTC-7, AMuzi wrote:
On 5/7/2017 5:39 PM, Andrew Chaplin wrote:
Bob wrote in :

Hi,

My Grandson got a new bike, and thought I'd ask you experts some
questions that have come up. I have to admit I know nothing
about "bike mechanics," and would be most grateful for the help.

a. Regarding the cam-lock that holds the wheel to the fork:

Clever gadget.

But, the only way it seems to take the wheel completely off
is to deflate it. Otherwise, we can't get it passed the brake pads.

Are the brake pads, in their relaxed position, supposed to be wide
enough to allow the tire to be passed thru them, easily ?
Or,...?

b. Is there supposed to be a flat washer between the bike fork's
cutout, and the cam mechanism ?
On the cam side ?
On the Nut side ?

Bob, this is not the best group for such a query. You had best try
rec.bicycles.tech, where there are some very sensible bicycle enthusiasts
and mechanics.

You may be missing some measure, such as a quick release, that allows you
to open the brakes more widely for maintenance. Please be prepared to
specify the type or model of brake, or to post photos to something like
flickr.


Or, for your typical 16" or 20" sidewalk bike, just remove
one brake shoe. Usually the one not on the cable side is
quicker.

--
Andrew Muzi
www.yellowjersey.org/
Open every day since 1 April, 1971

Profiteer.

Grandson Bike Cam Mechanism Questions, Please
 

On 5/7/2017 7:00 PM, wrote:
On Sunday, May 7, 2017 at 4:55:12 PM UTC-7, AMuzi wrote:
On 5/7/2017 5:39 PM, Andrew Chaplin wrote:
Bob wrote in :

Hi,

My Grandson got a new bike, and thought I'd ask you experts some
questions that have come up. I have to admit I know nothing
about "bike mechanics," and would be most grateful for the help.

a. Regarding the cam-lock that holds the wheel to the fork:

Clever gadget.

But, the only way it seems to take the wheel completely off
is to deflate it. Otherwise, we can't get it passed the brake pads.

Are the brake pads, in their relaxed position, supposed to be wide
enough to allow the tire to be passed thru them, easily ?
Or,...?

b. Is there supposed to be a flat washer between the bike fork's
cutout, and the cam mechanism ?
On the cam side ?
On the Nut side ?

Bob, this is not the best group for such a query. You had best try
rec.bicycles.tech, where there are some very sensible bicycle enthusiasts
and mechanics.

You may be missing some measure, such as a quick release, that allows you
to open the brakes more widely for maintenance. Please be prepared to
specify the type or model of brake, or to post photos to something like
flickr.


Or, for your typical 16" or 20" sidewalk bike, just remove
one brake shoe. Usually the one not on the cable side is
quicker.

Profiteer.


Huh? What's the margin on free advice?

--
Andrew Muzi
www.yellowjersey.org/
Open every day since 1 April, 1971

Grandson Bike Cam Mechanism Questions, Please
 

On 5/7/2017 8:10 PM, AMuzi wrote:
On 5/7/2017 7:00 PM, wrote:
On Sunday, May 7, 2017 at 4:55:12 PM UTC-7, AMuzi wrote:
On 5/7/2017 5:39 PM, Andrew Chaplin wrote:
Bob wrote in :

Hi,

My Grandson got a new bike, and thought I'd ask you experts some
questions that have come up. I have to admit I know nothing
about "bike mechanics," and would be most grateful for the help.

a. Regarding the cam-lock that holds the wheel to the fork:

Clever gadget.

But, the only way it seems to take the wheel completely off
is to deflate it. Otherwise, we can't get it passed the brake pads.

Are the brake pads, in their relaxed position, supposed to be wide
enough to allow the tire to be passed thru them, easily ?
Or,...?

b. Is there supposed to be a flat washer between the bike fork's
cutout, and the cam mechanism ?
On the cam side ?
On the Nut side ?

Bob, this is not the best group for such a query. You had best try
rec.bicycles.tech, where there are some very sensible bicycle
enthusiasts
and mechanics.

You may be missing some measure, such as a quick release, that
allows you
to open the brakes more widely for maintenance. Please be prepared to
specify the type or model of brake, or to post photos to something like
flickr.


Or, for your typical 16" or 20" sidewalk bike, just remove
one brake shoe. Usually the one not on the cable side is
quicker.

Profiteer.


Huh? What's the margin on free advice?

Because of his greater experience, Andrew probably gets double what I
get for free advice.


--
- Frank Krygowski

Grandson Bike Cam Mechanism Questions, Please
 

On Sunday, May 7, 2017 at 5:10:19 PM UTC-7, AMuzi wrote:
On 5/7/2017 7:00 PM, wrote:
On Sunday, May 7, 2017 at 4:55:12 PM UTC-7, AMuzi wrote:
On 5/7/2017 5:39 PM, Andrew Chaplin wrote:
Bob wrote in :

Hi,

My Grandson got a new bike, and thought I'd ask you experts some
questions that have come up. I have to admit I know nothing
about "bike mechanics," and would be most grateful for the help.

a. Regarding the cam-lock that holds the wheel to the fork:

Clever gadget.

But, the only way it seems to take the wheel completely off
is to deflate it. Otherwise, we can't get it passed the brake pads.

Are the brake pads, in their relaxed position, supposed to be wide
enough to allow the tire to be passed thru them, easily ?
Or,...?

b. Is there supposed to be a flat washer between the bike fork's
cutout, and the cam mechanism ?
On the cam side ?
On the Nut side ?

Bob, this is not the best group for such a query. You had best try
rec.bicycles.tech, where there are some very sensible bicycle enthusiasts
and mechanics.

You may be missing some measure, such as a quick release, that allows you
to open the brakes more widely for maintenance. Please be prepared to
specify the type or model of brake, or to post photos to something like
flickr.


Or, for your typical 16" or 20" sidewalk bike, just remove
one brake shoe. Usually the one not on the cable side is
quicker.

Profiteer.


Huh? What's the margin on free advice?

--
Andrew Muzi
www.yellowjersey.org/
Open every day since 1 April, 1971

Andrew - don't be such an easy target for a ribbing.