And today I did......

[velomaniac]

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Andy, I'm not looking for stoppers, I have a basic but new Shimano hydraulic fully bled disk brake. Previous post was just curiosity about floating calipers.

 

[velomaniac]

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Just found answer,it allows single sided piston to trap disc between pad with equal pressure. No floating single sided brakes rely on precise pad positioning which can be a fiddly pain.

 

[dyna-ti]

The first hope cable calipers were floating. Seems they kept with it from the first model to the second so it must have had some positives.

 

[jimo746]

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Just back in from a fairly long ride taking in 3 areas of local woodland, and for once the trails were nice and quiet!
That's thanks to the Police turning people away from parking along the sides of the road (the car parks are already fenced off).
I came in through the back of one of the woods and as I exited the other side by the car park I could see a couple of Police cars there dissuading people from parking up.
Then as I crossed the A96 I could see more Police at the entrance to the next area of woods, I didn't fancy a lecture, so I took a single-track path into the woods to bypass the main entrance. And I didn't see a single soul on my ride around those woods!
Fantastic.

 

[velomaniac]

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Did similar, explored the minor roads and overgrown paths and tracks of Midlothian. Unfortunately some of the best trails were over run with walkers. But once beyond the bits that attract the tourist, the backend of knowheresville bits were deathly quiet, it was magic

 

[Davedownhill]

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Not sure where you get £12 hydraulic rim brakes as mine cost £43. Front brake is basic Shimano hydraulic disc brake although a hope mini and some giant mph lurk In my parts bins.

Oooh, I'm on the lookout for things like that- An MPH right hand lever in good nick and mono mini caliper size 5 would do the job!

And for your project, I have some 2018 Shimano Deore 10speed stuff going spare if that helps your build? Probably shifter, mech and wear matched chain and cassette. Came off the ebike when I suddenly had an 11spd xt drivetrain spare so not had much use. Can drop off in Loanhead as working most days just now..

 

[velomaniac]

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Dave, I've PM'd you.

 

[velomaniac]

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Got out and about this afternoon westward from Leith to the Dalmeny estate which basically occupies all the coastal land between Edinburgh and South Queensferry. Weather was good and I got some gravel riding done which was great until I dinged my rear rim. Warning too self 32mm wide tyres on steel rims are not MTB wheels. Will have to tap out the dent later, at least this is possible with super chromix rims
Hope everyone else is happy, I only appear happy because the cocktail of antidepressant meds has been changed. I hope it lasts, this happy thing is great

 

[epicyclo]

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...and I got some gravel riding done which was great until I dinged my rear rim. Warning too self 32mm wide tyres on steel rims are not MTB wheels. Will have to tap out the dent later, at least this is possible with super chromix rims...

In my early days I used to carry a Thor hammer on the bike specifically for that job. Used it more on my mates' alloy rims than my Dunlop steel ones.

I had the same concept of a road ride then as I have now.

 

[clubby]

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Sounds good Velo. Weather here was lovely yesterday too. Got out with family round the golf course. Had a good play with rc car on one of the fairways.
Dying for a solo ride though. All my rides for last 6 weeks have been towing the wee man around in his trailer.