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Anonymous Mon 07 Oct 2019 02:55:28 No.1400450 View View Reply Original Report

Quoted By: >>1400452 >>1400456 >>1400495 >>1400556 >>1400599 >>1400621 >>1401665

Hey guys, I'm just a fat kid that has question. I got this old bike as a gift, and when I'm going downhill to a stop sign it's fucking impossible to stop on time even tho I'm gradually braking way before the stop sign, is that because I'm really heavy? Or maybe it happens because brakes are shit (they make a loud noise when I press really hard in panic)? Can you guys give me some tips?

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 07 Oct 2019 03:07:20 No.1400452 Report

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>>1400450
Get a brake adjustment done and get some gud pads

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 07 Oct 2019 03:27:35 No.1400456 Report

Quoted By: >>1400462 >>1400473

>>1400450
1. Kool stop dual compound pads
2. Better adjustment on your cantilever brakes

#2 is a serious job for a noob, you might want to go to the shop for it and explain how you almost die riding it.

Option 3 is getting some v brakes but that is going to cost you.

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 07 Oct 2019 03:41:48 No.1400462 Report

Quoted By: >>1400478 >>1400480

>>1400456
How much are we talking about on option 3? The person that gave me the bike told me that i could adapt a disc brake on the back, would that be a good choice or its not even worth for this old bike?

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 07 Oct 2019 03:44:40 No.1400464 Report

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similar vein question, not op, but is there any reason to actually pay attention to those etchings on brake discs that say "resin only"? Why shouldn't I use metallic pads? What are metallic-friendly discs made out of, resin or ceramic?

Anonymous

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Anonymous Mon 07 Oct 2019 03:50:56 No.1400465 Report

Quoted By: >>1400476 >>1400478 >>1400557 >>1401971

While looking for a good deal I found this, is this a good choice? Is it possible for a noob to change the brakes from cantilever to v brakes?

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 07 Oct 2019 03:55:02 No.1400467 Report

Quoted By: >>1400472

are you using your front brake? that's by far the more powerful one.

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 07 Oct 2019 04:09:23 No.1400472 Report

Quoted By: >>1400532 >>1400534

>>1400467
Yes, i start with the back break tho cuz i dont want to fall on my face, should i start with the front? Is there a way to do it without flying away directly into the afterlife? By the way i forgot to ask you guys, is it a good bike, ik there is a cult of old bike loving guys, what are your thoughts?

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 07 Oct 2019 04:11:29 No.1400473 Report

Quoted By: >>1400475 >>1400478 >>1400480 >>1400558

>>1400456
What kind of jewery do Americans go through every day? I got my cantilevers replaced with v-brakes and even adjusting my third world currency to dollars by purchasing power it ended up being like $20 bucks. Do you really pay more than that?

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 07 Oct 2019 04:14:38 No.1400475 Report

Quoted By: >>1400559

>>1400473
Im also a 3rd world country lad, where u from the price you gave might be less for me since I´m in a real shithole, lovely shithole tho, come visit muricans

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 07 Oct 2019 04:22:51 No.1400476 Report

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>>1400465
Yeah, it's not hard.

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 07 Oct 2019 04:27:02 No.1400478 Report

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>>1400462
Don't listen to him on disc conversion, not safe or worth doing.
V brakes require
1. New levers that are long pull (your levers are for cantilever brakes so they are short pull)
2. V brakes
3. New cables and housing

DIY you could do it for $40 if you are very good with the shopping and have the tools, time, and interest to do it right. It could be the start of a very expensive hobby if you enjoy it enough. But expect things to go wrong and expect to spend more than you want. The hobby is fun though

>>1400465
You can find a better deal on eBay for a set of brakes, not just one

>>1400473
That's a great deal... You can't even get the brakes alone for that price here I don't think.. Maybe absolute shit tier mini v would be available at that price but not with the rest

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 07 Oct 2019 04:37:58 No.1400480 Report

Quoted By: >>1400482

>>1400462
>>1400473
Okay I stand corrected... Here is one from China, looks like a full set for $13
Just have to wait three weeks. Might be dangerously cheap, might be fine... I don't know. Kool stop dual compound brake pads recommended upgrade that cost more than this whole set here

https://www.ebay.com/itm/V-Brake-Kit-Handlebar-Cable-Levers-Full-Set-For-MTB-Mountain-Bike-Road-Bicycle/193053915636

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 07 Oct 2019 04:44:05 No.1400482 Report

Quoted By: >>1400499

>>1400480
I'm planning to stop by a bike shop tomorrow, ik there's some bike shops here in the jungle that sell and install some cheap components like those very cheap, but idk if it's better to have cheap v brakes or just give mantainance to cantilever, are v brakes that much better?

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 07 Oct 2019 04:47:24 No.1400483 Report

Quoted By: >>1400486 >>1400499

>Metal brake pads.
I was browsing and just noticed this. My cantilever brake pads are really hard, like they are made out of metal. Is that okay? What are the implications of this? They are very quiet and stop great as well.

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 07 Oct 2019 04:55:08 No.1400486 Report

Quoted By: >>1400492

>>1400483
Wouldn't that work like in a car? The pads will be eating the metal of the rims, do you have to change rims like brake discs?

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 07 Oct 2019 05:03:54 No.1400492 Report

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>>1400486
>do you have to change rims like brake discs?
I onky just bought the bike so I don't know, that's what I'm worried about. Maybe it's not metal after all? I'll check tomorrow.

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 07 Oct 2019 05:09:27 No.1400495 Report

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>>1400450
Yeah, upgrade that thing to v-brakes and get a fresh set of brake pads. Just keep riding that bike since it will be a nice commuter and exercise machine for you.

Whatever you do, do not listen to the kike shills telling you to "just ride". It's some globalhomo merchant trying to sell you overpriced bikes and bike accessories. If you have any more issues, just let us know and we will make sure you don't get jewed.

Velo Uber Alles

Velo Uber Alles Mon 07 Oct 2019 05:21:37 No.1400499 Report

Quoted By: >>1402753

Anon has this. To summarize in order:
Learn proper braking technique.
Clean wheels with alcohol, possibly with sandpaper.
Adjust brakes if needed.
Adjust pad location, toe in, possibly straddle cable.
Adjust brake barrel
Replace front brake pads.
Replace any bad cable.

See Park Tools, Sheldon Brown, ect for instructions.

>>1400482
You SHOULD be able to break traction with both wheels. Cantilvevers can stop fat tourists with camping equipment. If there's a broken part there, you might consider replacing it with linear pull brakes, but I'd check to make sure things are working right first.

>>1400483
Sand the crusty hard braking surface of the pad. If you're an ultrapoorfag, use concrete. You might replace the pads early, or switch them to the back where you don't need as much power to stop the wheel.

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 07 Oct 2019 05:35:28 No.1400507 Report

Quoted By: >>1400598

You guys are the nicest ppl in the whole site. I got a lot of useful info, i might get deep into bikes now, ik i almost die using this thing but it was fun before it got scary. I´ll post an update with the new v brakes or maybe with the new cantilever pads? Who know i might just die before

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 07 Oct 2019 05:39:33 No.1400508 Report

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That's the perfect bike for a fatty, I started on an old flat bar steel road bike and learning how to fix things one at a time teaches you a lot. If you maintain a good relationship at the local bike shop they'll look after you I'm sure.

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 07 Oct 2019 06:01:42 No.1400532 Report

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>>1400472
>Yes, i start with the back break tho cuz i dont want to fall on my face, should i start with the front?
You should brake about twice as hard with the front as you brake with the rear.
When braking realy hard, shift your weight to the rear as well.
>Is there a way to do it without flying away directly into the afterlife?
Yes, learn to do a stoppie at low speeds.
If your rear wheel lifts up, release the front brake.
>By the way i forgot to ask you guys, is it a good bike, ik there is a cult of old bike loving guys, what are your thoughts?
Giant is a well known brand, even though I'm not familliar with that particular model I think it will hold up for quite a few years to come if you fix and maintain it.

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 07 Oct 2019 06:04:25 No.1400534 Report

Quoted By:

>>1400472
the front is like 90%+ of the braking force
just brace yourself against the bar when you brake

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 07 Oct 2019 08:25:30 No.1400556 Report

Quoted By:

>>1400450
Replace cantilever brakes with v-brakes

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 07 Oct 2019 08:27:47 No.1400557 Report

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>>1400465
As a noob it would be less time consuming to go to a shop and let them do it.

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 07 Oct 2019 08:30:28 No.1400558 Report

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>>1400473
In Europe. 20€ is about the price for the cheapest v-brakes, so if you go to a shop you will end with a 50€ price at least.

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 07 Oct 2019 08:48:27 No.1400559 Report

Quoted By: >>1400782

>>1400475
Maybe if you told us where to go we'd go there. Promise you that your women will be in no danger from this lot.

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 07 Oct 2019 11:22:44 No.1400598 Report

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>>1400507
glad to help. velo uber alles and v-brake guy are both right... both solutions will work. cantilevers are tricky to set up but also another part of bike maintenance hazing process.
A lot of us got into bike maintenance because we had bad times at local bike shops. Hopefully you luck out with a friendly shop that won't try to screw you. But keep in mind they might charge $30/hour for the work

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 07 Oct 2019 11:30:59 No.1400599 Report

Quoted By: >>1400615

>>1400450

I'm amazed how can a human being be so stupid not to realize the basic operation of a wheel and a brake and at least on a basic manner verify why the mechanism isn't applying force properly.

How can people like this be part of a functioning society.

For fucks sake.

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 07 Oct 2019 12:22:00 No.1400615 Report

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>>1400599
What a useless post

Anonymous

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Anonymous Mon 07 Oct 2019 12:35:36 No.1400621 Report

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>>1400450
use these, anon

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 07 Oct 2019 20:55:12 No.1400782 Report

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>>1400559

505 is the answer

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 07 Oct 2019 23:26:04 No.1400850 Report

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If they were V brakes or dual pull calipers I'd say do it yourself. Since they are old Cantilevers I'd go to an LBS and pay a few bucks to get them adjusted.

You can look to see if you need brake pads, they need to be slid in if they are past the wear line.

All this work done by a good shop will be less than 50 USD and will last multiple years.

Look up online in the future and see how to adjust Cantis but for now I'd say go to the LBS and get them tight butthole. That's a real nice Giant and you'll love it with nice tight brakes.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 09 Oct 2019 22:30:06 No.1401665 Report

Quoted By: >>1402625

>>1400450

Give it back, Jamal!

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 10 Oct 2019 14:25:43 No.1401971 Report

Quoted By: >>1401977

>>1400465
v-brakes are cantilever brakes, of the center pull variety. they're only really relevant if your bike has front suspension.
if you want POWER, you're going to want hydraulic disc brakes. that being said, you absolutely do not need or want that much stopping power unless you're riding down 40% grades into traffic or on DH courses with that thing.
just take it to the bike shop and tell them what you told us.

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 10 Oct 2019 14:41:27 No.1401977 Report

Quoted By: >>1402042

>>1401971
>v-brakes are cantilever brakes, of the center pull variety.
are you being pedantic and just retarded

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 10 Oct 2019 17:46:20 No.1402042 Report

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>>1401977
yes

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Anonymous Sat 12 Oct 2019 02:20:58 No.1402620 Report

Quoted By: >>1402628

So I'm back I bought this shit pretty cheap on a shitty bike store on a dangerous place. Will this things do the job?

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 12 Oct 2019 02:24:18 No.1402625 Report

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>>1401665
I'm not black, in any case I would be Julio or Pedro, even if you call me that, I'm still white by race. Yup that's right, there white latinos, not that I give a fuck about races. I just want to demonstrate my obviously superior intelligence and knowledge about the world

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 12 Oct 2019 02:32:00 No.1402628 Report

Quoted By: >>1402652 >>1402675

>>1402620
No, those are caliper brakes for a 700c road bike. We said to get v brakes or have your cantilever brakes adjusted

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 12 Oct 2019 03:14:39 No.1402652 Report

Quoted By: >>1402675

>>1402628
So they can't be installed at all? I got fucked for 8 dollars shit

Anonymous

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Anonymous Sat 12 Oct 2019 03:38:53 No.1402663 Report

Quoted By: >>1402824

It seems like it could work, but I'm ignorant so let me know

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 12 Oct 2019 04:13:17 No.1402675 Report

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>>1402628
They're bmx brakes, dummy

>>1402652
They can, but those levers look like they're made for v-brakes while you should use cantilever brake levers when using caliper brakes

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 12 Oct 2019 11:54:37 No.1402753 Report

Quoted By: >>1402807

>>1400499
>You SHOULD be able to break traction with both wheels.
You either have to be going hot as fuck or do a conscious effort to make the front wheel slip

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 12 Oct 2019 15:59:58 No.1402807 Report

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>>1402753
Even if I wanna go to the convenience store im going downhill alwayd too fast

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 12 Oct 2019 16:30:58 No.1402824 Report

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>>1402663
Those holes are for mounting fenders my friend. V brakes are what you should get. You could go back to the shop with your bike and explain what you need

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