NotSoBigBen Posted March 13, 2017 Posted March 13, 2017 Saw in Paris - Nice that 'Berto et al actually 'loosen' their rear brakes (like when you remove the wheel normally) on climbs and then 'tighten' it back up when descending .... never seen that before? Mentioned that it's just in case there is any rubbing at all but surely they have enough confidence in their mechanics/equipment ....
Fat Boab Posted March 13, 2017 Posted March 13, 2017 Saw in Paris - Nice that 'Berto et al actually 'loosen' their rear brakes (like when you remove the wheel normally) on climbs and then 'tighten' it back up when descending .... never seen that before? Mentioned that it's just in case there is any rubbing at all but surely they have enough confidence in their mechanics/equipment .... Maybe they're just making a point that they don't want discs, cos they can't do that as easily?
NotSoBigBen Posted March 13, 2017 Author Posted March 13, 2017 Maybe they're just making a point that they don't want discs, cos they can't do that as easily?
Jewbacca Posted March 13, 2017 Posted March 13, 2017 Saw in Paris - Nice that 'Berto et al actually 'loosen' their rear brakes (like when you remove the wheel normally) on climbs and then 'tighten' it back up when descending .... never seen that before? Mentioned that it's just in case there is any rubbing at all but surely they have enough confidence in their mechanics/equipment ....Funnily enough carbon wheels flex when you stomp on the pedals and rock the bike... which is how Contador climbs. His brakes are probably so finely tuned that the 0.6mm gap between rim and pad could touch when he gets out the saddle. Just my 2c. I think for a limber like Froomie who sits and spins it wouldn't be an issue as the rim gets to stay upright and super rigid
NotSoBigBen Posted March 13, 2017 Author Posted March 13, 2017 Funnily enough carbon wheels flex when you stomp on the pedals and rock the bike... which is how Contador climbs. His brakes are probably so finely tuned that the 0.6mm gap between rim and pad could touch when he gets out the saddle. Just my 2c. I think for a limber like Froomie who sits and spins it wouldn't be an issue as the rim gets to stay upright and super rigid Now that does make sense ..... Hence us mere mortals (well me anyway) needn't bother
bikebloke Posted March 13, 2017 Posted March 13, 2017 Funnily enough carbon wheels flex when you stomp on the pedals and rock the bike... which is how Contador climbs. His brakes are probably so finely tuned that the 0.6mm gap between rim and pad could touch when he gets out the saddle. Just my 2c. I think for a limber like Froomie who sits and spins it wouldn't be an issue as the rim gets to stay upright and super rigidtrue this isI scrape an odd spoke when you stomp on a climb due carbons flexing ( not bad b screw )and if your brake gap is tight you hear a swish from the padswith campy you can release your brakes with the push button and reconnect at the top I spose if I was out to win I might be willing to try everything that might help
Hairy Posted March 13, 2017 Posted March 13, 2017 56a1907aeec8ad3e466b93fb79983c52_canvas-tips-the-lightbulb-light-bulb-moment-clipart_325-325.jpegthank goodness that with discs there is less chance of rubbing thanks to a wobble in the wheel or when under power
Rocket-Boy Posted March 13, 2017 Posted March 13, 2017 My rear wheel definitely flexes when I climb hard out the saddle, my rear brakes are mostly loose because of it.
Kalahari Vegmot Posted March 13, 2017 Posted March 13, 2017 Brakes ? You mean coward lever Hehe, chirp of the day(I know that's 'Dale's line...)
Robo Posted March 22, 2017 Posted March 22, 2017 Been doing it for years...thought it was my weight...but Berto certainly not heavy maybe its my power....lol
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