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Loose Brake Strap on Handlebars
Over the weekend I picked up an old 10 speed Schwinn World road
bike at a yard sale for $1.00. That's 1 dollar as in 4 quarters. It's in pretty good shape. Hardly any rust. It's got the old sidepull double pivot caliper brakes, friction shifters mounted on the stem, Suntour rear derailleur, tires were a little crusty and it's got a quick release hub in the front. The only problem I'm have is with the left dual brake lever mounted on the drop handlebars. The strap is loose and I can't figure how to tighten it. Do you have to take the brake levers apart? There's only one bolt holding the levers on but I don't see how that has anything to do with the strap that holds the brake to the handlebars. Thanks John |
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Loose Brake Strap on Handlebars
On 30 Oct 2005 14:37:17 -0800, "John" wrote:
The only problem I'm have is with the left dual brake lever mounted on the drop handlebars. The strap is loose and I can't figure how to tighten it. Do you have to take the brake levers apart? There's only one bolt holding the levers on but I don't see how that has anything to do with the strap that holds the brake to the handlebars. You usually have to remove the cable at the very least. Jasper |
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Loose Brake Strap on Handlebars
Squeeze the brake and look inside the gap. There should be a screw
head that takes a slotted screw-driver. John wrote: snip The only problem I'm have is with the left dual brake lever mounted on the drop handlebars. The strap is loose and I can't figure how to tighten it. Do you have to take the brake levers apart? There's only one bolt holding the levers on but I don't see how that has anything to do with the strap that holds the brake to the handlebars. Thanks John |
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