Wheel Removal - Shimano v. Campagnolo

[bikemonster]

Hi All

 

As a recent convert to Italian (ciao bella!), there is one thing that I miss since saying 'sayonara' to Shimano:

 

There is a lever-operated cam on Shimano brakes that allows the brake caliper to be opened just enough to allow the tyre to clear the brake pads.  With Campag I need to persuade the tyre to clear the brake pads.

 

Or is there some cunning stunt that I am missing?

 

monster

 

 

[fatcyclist]

Your Campy STI has a clip that opens the caliper

[TitusTi]

On the Campy ergo there is a little "button" that allows the brakes to open a bit wider, not quite the same as the Shimano cam but it does the job.

[AndreZA]

There is a little silver pin in the brake levers that slides left and right to "release" the lever that will open the brake arches.

[bikemonster]

Thanks guys, I'll find that little button.

 

That was easy.  And there I was suspecting that my query would lead to a wakening up of a quiet hub.

 

Perhaps I'll have to resort to starting a satanic evolution thread over on ChitChat...

[TNT1]

the little silver button on the left...

You  need to depress the brake lever slightly to press the brake release button

http://www.cyclingnews.com/photos/2006/tech/features/campaggroups2007/picture38.jpg

 

[Psycho]

Sorry bikemonster but I can no longer resist this!!!!  Your question is like asking: "how do you loosen a sports bra?"

[bikemonster]

Sorry bikemonster but I can no longer resist this!!!!  Your question is like asking: "how do you loosen a sports bra?"

 

The answer to THAT question is very easy:

 

Archers Aqua, Smirnoff Spin, Savanna...any of these will work.

[Psycho]

 

Sorry bikemonster but I can no longer resist this!!!!  Your question is like asking: "how do you loosen a sports bra?"

 

The answer to THAT question is very easy:

 

Archers Aqua' date=' Smirnoff Spin, Savanna...any of these will work.

[/quote']

 

LoL, Ya or you could try some of the pick-up lines that was discussed on the hub.........

If Smirnoff Spin loosens the bra, I can't wait to see what a descent drink will do?

 

 

[bikemonster]

Psycho

 

If she's drinking in a sports bra (which may or may not be the same as drinking in a sports bar), chances are you need to be using any tart fuel as a social lubricant.

 

(Dons fireproof underwear, lights blue touch paper but does not retire...)

 

SO...this dyslexic walks into a sports bra.

[TitusTi]

Psycho

 

If she's drinking in a sports bra (which may or may not be the same as drinking in a sports bar)' date=' chances are you need to be using any tart fuel as a social lubricant.

 

(Dons fireproof underwear, lights blue touch paper but does not retire...)

 

SO...this dyslexic walks into a sports bra.

[/quote']

 

I find the best social lubricant to use is Southern Comfort, on ice, AKA liquid panty remover!

[TNT1]

 

I find the best social lubricant to use is Southern Comfort' date=' on ice, AKA liquid panty remover![/quote']

 

 

Ha Ha Southern Comfort is my wife's favorite...

 

[TitusTi]

Ah, so you know then?

[Psycho]

I think a good red wine at sunset works way better 

[Spinnekop]

Sorry bikemonster but I can no longer resist this!!!!  Your question is like asking: "how do you loosen a sports bra?"

 

Psycho.....it is called a scissor.......

[TNT1]

 

Ah' date=' so you know then?[/quote']