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Univega Rover 300 been in storage for about 10 years got it out and started riding it.. I like to do bunny hops and I am not petite. So a part of the back brake broke it is plastic. Brakes are Shimano here is picture of the broken part: http://www.flickr.com/photos/29129496@N02/2730433754/ please tell me what it is called and how I can replace it with something more durable. |
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Sue Bilkens wrote:
Univega Rover 300 been in storage for about 10 years got it out and started riding it.. I like to do bunny hops and I am not petite. So a part of the back brake broke it is plastic. Brakes are Shimano here is picture of the broken part: http://www.flickr.com/photos/29129496@N02/2730433754/ please tell me what it is called and how I can replace it with something more durable. The mechanics in RBT would most likely have an answer. -- Tom Sherman - Holstein-Friesland Bovinia “Mary had a little lamb / And when she saw it sicken / She shipped it off to Packingtown / And now it’s labeled chicken.” |
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Sue Bilkens wrote:
Univega Rover 300 been in storage for about 10 years got it out and started riding it.. I like to do bunny hops and I am not petite. So a part of the back brake broke it is plastic. Brakes are Shimano here is picture of the broken part: http://www.flickr.com/photos/29129496@N02/2730433754/ please tell me what it is called and how I can replace it with something more durable. Tom Sherman wrote: The mechanics in RBT would most likely have an answer. Most competent LBS which commonly service bicycles will have the proper Shimano spring cover/spring rebuild kit in stock. Alternately modern standard cantilevers (about $15) work well and do not use such a suicide piece to set the spring tension. -- Andrew Muzi www.yellowjersey.org/ Open every day since 1 April, 1971 ** Posted from http://www.teranews.com ** |
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On Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:39:48 -0500, in alt.mountain-bike A Muzi
wrote: Sue Bilkens wrote: Univega Rover 300 been in storage for about 10 years got it out and started riding it.. I like to do bunny hops and I am not petite. So a part of the back brake broke it is plastic. Brakes are Shimano here is picture of the broken part: http://www.flickr.com/photos/29129496@N02/2730433754/ please tell me what it is called and how I can replace it with something more durable. Tom Sherman wrote: The mechanics in RBT would most likely have an answer. Most competent LBS which commonly service bicycles will have the proper Shimano spring cover/spring rebuild kit in stock. Alternately modern standard cantilevers (about $15) work well and do not use such a suicide piece to set the spring tension. Thanks, does that part help keep the brake pads from constantly rubbing on the wheel? |
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Sue Bilkens wrote:
Univega Rover 300 been in storage for about 10 years got it out and started riding it.. I like to do bunny hops and I am not petite. So a part of the back brake broke it is plastic. Brakes are Shimano here is picture of the broken part: http://www.flickr.com/photos/29129496@N02/2730433754/ please tell me what it is called and how I can replace it with something more durable. Tom Sherman wrote: The mechanics in RBT would most likely have an answer. A Muzi wrote: Most competent LBS which commonly service bicycles will have the proper Shimano spring cover/spring rebuild kit in stock. Alternately modern standard cantilevers (about $15) work well and do not use such a suicide piece to set the spring tension. Sue Bilkens wrote: Thanks, does that part help keep the brake pads from constantly rubbing on the wheel? When the spring cover/mount cracks, the spring has no tension. Hence there's no particular reason for the pad not to drag on the rim. -- Andrew Muzi www.yellowjersey.org/ Open every day since 1 April, 1971 ** Posted from http://www.teranews.com ** |
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On Mon, 04 Aug 2008 23:07:13 -0500, in alt.mountain-bike A Muzi
wrote: Sue Bilkens wrote: Univega Rover 300 been in storage for about 10 years got it out and started riding it.. I like to do bunny hops and I am not petite. So a part of the back brake broke it is plastic. Brakes are Shimano here is picture of the broken part: http://www.flickr.com/photos/29129496@N02/2730433754/ please tell me what it is called and how I can replace it with something more durable. Tom Sherman wrote: The mechanics in RBT would most likely have an answer. A Muzi wrote: Most competent LBS which commonly service bicycles will have the proper Shimano spring cover/spring rebuild kit in stock. Alternately modern standard cantilevers (about $15) work well and do not use such a suicide piece to set the spring tension. Sue Bilkens wrote: Thanks, does that part help keep the brake pads from constantly rubbing on the wheel? When the spring cover/mount cracks, the spring has no tension. Hence there's no particular reason for the pad not to drag on the rim. Ok thanks.. I went ahead and bought a used mongoose dx 100 today it seems better made and it has a suspension. I know it's bottom of the line for Mongoose but it's still a step up from my bottom of the line Univega. I never felt safe taking my Univega to remote places for fear of having to push it home. I think this mongoose will be a little more reliable. But I have discover that the rear derailer does not shift very well between position 1-3 but shifts fine from positions 4-7. I hope it's not worn out. |
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