Fredo_Adagio wrote:
While on the subject of the rim brakes for the older style Shiv, does anyone have advice for keeping the rear brake operating smoothly? The cable routing for the rear brake is awkward, and the location under the bottom bracket is ideal for picking up road grime. The rear brake sometimes doesn't fully release when I let go of the brake lever. Some bikes with rear brakes under the bottom bracket have a fairing that partially covers the brake, but not my Shiv. I've resolved my next triathlon bike will have disc brakes.
The way my used Shiv came, and the way it ended up after a few weeks of training in the rain, is the pivots for the rear brake get really nasty. Disconnect the cable and see if it runs smooth (hold tension on cable with your hand and operate lever.) Then check the operation of the brake pivots by hand. See which part of the rear brake system is bad.
I've had to take the rear brake off and grease the pivots/mounting bolts a couple of times now - but I'll probably just stop riding it in the rain. Also make sure you clean it all before you slab more grease on there. And avoid leaky bottles which will run down to your brake and make them sticky.
I found the cable routing is actually pretty good on the shiv tt - you just need to keep everything clean. I just redid it all on my Shiv and my rear brake feels 95% as smooth as my front one.
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TTrider4921: Jul 6, 21 5:57