Why are people still relying on the outdated method of feeling for proper brake cable tension when a cable tension gauge can provide an accurate, numerical reading? Its 2023, not 1993. Ive seen countless threads and tutorials advising cyclists to squeeze the lever and see how it feels or adjust the barrel adjuster until it feels right. Are you kidding me? Thats not a measurement, thats a guess.
And dont even get me started on the so-called experts who claim that brake cable tension is an art that requires years of experience to master. Newsflash: its not an art, its a science. Cable tension is a measurable, quantifiable value that can be determined with precision using the right tools.
So, can I use a cable tension gauge to check my brake cable tension? Or are we going to continue perpetuating this myth that brake cable tension is some sort of mystical, intuitive skill that only a select few can master? Ive seen cable tension gauges marketed specifically for this purpose, but Ive yet to see any real-world examples of cyclists actually using them. Whats the deal? Are they not effective? Are they not compatible with certain brake systems? Or are we just too stuck in our ways to consider a new approach?
And dont even get me started on the so-called experts who claim that brake cable tension is an art that requires years of experience to master. Newsflash: its not an art, its a science. Cable tension is a measurable, quantifiable value that can be determined with precision using the right tools.
So, can I use a cable tension gauge to check my brake cable tension? Or are we going to continue perpetuating this myth that brake cable tension is some sort of mystical, intuitive skill that only a select few can master? Ive seen cable tension gauges marketed specifically for this purpose, but Ive yet to see any real-world examples of cyclists actually using them. Whats the deal? Are they not effective? Are they not compatible with certain brake systems? Or are we just too stuck in our ways to consider a new approach?