Resistance training

I had known my rear brakes were getting a bit dodgy and needing serious
attention. They were slow to release and not terribly effective.

So last night I swapped them and the front brakes out for V-brakes. New
levers, cables, and calipers. Deore levers, Deore rear and LX front.

I now realise why I always felt so crap on the MTB. The rear brake was nto
releasing fully and has been rubbing. On the plus point, I have been gettign
an extra workout. And the V-brakes are like dropping anchor.. Just wondering
how long my rims will last ;-(

...d

"David Martin" wrote in message
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I had known my rear brakes were getting a bit dodgy and needing serious
attention. They were slow to release and not terribly effective.

So last night I swapped them and the front brakes out for V-brakes. New
levers, cables, and calipers. Deore levers, Deore rear and LX front.

I now realise why I always felt so crap on the MTB. The rear brake was nto
releasing fully and has been rubbing. On the plus point, I have been
gettign
an extra workout. And the V-brakes are like dropping anchor.. Just
wondering
how long my rims will last ;-(

..d

Once, towards the end of a 120k ride, I was bonked and put it down to the
force 6 headwind. After I'd struggled to the meeting point I found out that
one of the rear spokes had broken and the wheel was rubbing against the
frame.
Graham