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Grandson Bike Cam Mechanism Questions, Please
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Hi, My Grandson got a new bike, and thought I'd ask you experts some questions that have come up. I have to admit I know nothing about "bike mechanics," and would be most grateful for the help. a. Regarding the cam-lock that holds the wheel to the fork: Clever gadget. But, the only way it seems to take the wheel completely off is to deflate it. Otherwise, we can't get it passed the brake pads. Are the brake pads, in their relaxed position, supposed to be wide enough to allow the tire to be passed thru them, easily ? Or,...? b. Is there supposed to be a flat washer between the bike fork's cutout, and the cam mechanism ? On the cam side ? On the Nut side ? Bob, this is not the best group for such a query. You had best try rec.bicycles.tech, where there are some very sensible bicycle enthusiasts and mechanics. You may be missing some measure, such as a quick release, that allows you to open the brakes more widely for maintenance. Please be prepared to specify the type or model of brake, or to post photos to something like flickr. -- Andrew Chaplin SIT MIHI GLADIUS SICUT SANCTO MARTINO (If you're going to e-mail me, you'll have to get "yourfinger." out.) |
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Grandson Bike Cam Mechanism Questions, Please
On Sunday, May 7, 2017 at 3:42:35 PM UTC-7, Andrew Chaplin wrote:
Bob wrote in news Hi, My Grandson got a new bike, and thought I'd ask you experts some questions that have come up. I have to admit I know nothing about "bike mechanics," and would be most grateful for the help. a. Regarding the cam-lock that holds the wheel to the fork: Clever gadget. But, the only way it seems to take the wheel completely off is to deflate it. Otherwise, we can't get it passed the brake pads. Are the brake pads, in their relaxed position, supposed to be wide enough to allow the tire to be passed thru them, easily ? Or,...? b. Is there supposed to be a flat washer between the bike fork's cutout, and the cam mechanism ? On the cam side ? On the Nut side ? Bob, this is not the best group for such a query. You had best try rec.bicycles.tech, where there are some very sensible bicycle enthusiasts and mechanics. You may be missing some measure, such as a quick release, that allows you to open the brakes more widely for maintenance. Please be prepared to specify the type or model of brake, or to post photos to something like flickr. -- Andrew Chaplin SIT MIHI GLADIUS SICUT SANCTO MARTINO (If you're going to e-mail me, you'll have to get "yourfinger." out.) Bob - yes, the wheel is SUPPOSED to slip between the brakes using one of the various systems to release tension on the calipers. But they never seem to open wide enough for an inflated tire. So you would find it handy to have a floor pump (with a pressure gauge) so that you can release part of the tire pressure to get it to insert all the way. And be careful of inflation pressure. The maximum pressure is written on the side of the tire. Over inflation can cause everything from a tire blowing off of the rim and blowing out the tube to actually exploding the tire itself. The voice of experience speaketh. |
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Grandson Bike Cam Mechanism Questions, Please
On 5/7/2017 5:39 PM, Andrew Chaplin wrote:
Bob wrote in news Hi, My Grandson got a new bike, and thought I'd ask you experts some questions that have come up. I have to admit I know nothing about "bike mechanics," and would be most grateful for the help. a. Regarding the cam-lock that holds the wheel to the fork: Clever gadget. But, the only way it seems to take the wheel completely off is to deflate it. Otherwise, we can't get it passed the brake pads. Are the brake pads, in their relaxed position, supposed to be wide enough to allow the tire to be passed thru them, easily ? Or,...? b. Is there supposed to be a flat washer between the bike fork's cutout, and the cam mechanism ? On the cam side ? On the Nut side ? Bob, this is not the best group for such a query. You had best try rec.bicycles.tech, where there are some very sensible bicycle enthusiasts and mechanics. You may be missing some measure, such as a quick release, that allows you to open the brakes more widely for maintenance. Please be prepared to specify the type or model of brake, or to post photos to something like flickr. Or, for your typical 16" or 20" sidewalk bike, just remove one brake shoe. Usually the one not on the cable side is quicker. -- Andrew Muzi www.yellowjersey.org/ Open every day since 1 April, 1971 |
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Grandson Bike Cam Mechanism Questions, Please
On Sunday, May 7, 2017 at 4:55:12 PM UTC-7, AMuzi wrote:
On 5/7/2017 5:39 PM, Andrew Chaplin wrote: Bob wrote in news Hi, My Grandson got a new bike, and thought I'd ask you experts some questions that have come up. I have to admit I know nothing about "bike mechanics," and would be most grateful for the help. a. Regarding the cam-lock that holds the wheel to the fork: Clever gadget. But, the only way it seems to take the wheel completely off is to deflate it. Otherwise, we can't get it passed the brake pads. Are the brake pads, in their relaxed position, supposed to be wide enough to allow the tire to be passed thru them, easily ? Or,...? b. Is there supposed to be a flat washer between the bike fork's cutout, and the cam mechanism ? On the cam side ? On the Nut side ? Bob, this is not the best group for such a query. You had best try rec.bicycles.tech, where there are some very sensible bicycle enthusiasts and mechanics. You may be missing some measure, such as a quick release, that allows you to open the brakes more widely for maintenance. Please be prepared to specify the type or model of brake, or to post photos to something like flickr. Or, for your typical 16" or 20" sidewalk bike, just remove one brake shoe. Usually the one not on the cable side is quicker. -- Andrew Muzi www.yellowjersey.org/ Open every day since 1 April, 1971 Profiteer. |
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