Ok I recently got a iron horse Quantum at a LBS for about 200$. It came with F&R Hayes Disc brakes, manitou 6 fork, acera R.derail, 8 speed shifter/brake pods and wheels that look like they might be double walled or at least channeled..A decent buy for 200$..or SO I thought.
First of all, the Disc brakes are rubbing, badly. Its really eating away at my wheels ability to roll. I spent last night trying to adjust them, and after loosening the brakes a bit, then turning the tires I heard it rub for a bit, then stop, then rub, suggesting the rotor is bent.. After awhile I was able to get 90% of the rubbing to stop but now the brakes arn't stopping me with any real power. ARGH..I get rid of one problem and gain a new one. Are Disc brakes always this big a pain?
Also, my front derailer was also rubbing against the chain when it was on the outer most sprocket, which is where I ususally want it. Aiside from the terrible racket that makes, I didn't want it wearing out my chain so I tryed adjusting that. No luck..maybe because its a crappy SiS front derailer?
I can't make it to a bicycle shop till tuesday, and I need to get this resolved so I can go to work without fearing for my life due to these brakes.
First of all, the Disc brakes are rubbing, badly. Its really eating away at my wheels ability to roll. I spent last night trying to adjust them, and after loosening the brakes a bit, then turning the tires I heard it rub for a bit, then stop, then rub, suggesting the rotor is bent.. After awhile I was able to get 90% of the rubbing to stop but now the brakes arn't stopping me with any real power. ARGH..I get rid of one problem and gain a new one. Are Disc brakes always this big a pain?
Also, my front derailer was also rubbing against the chain when it was on the outer most sprocket, which is where I ususally want it. Aiside from the terrible racket that makes, I didn't want it wearing out my chain so I tryed adjusting that. No luck..maybe because its a crappy SiS front derailer?
I can't make it to a bicycle shop till tuesday, and I need to get this resolved so I can go to work without fearing for my life due to these brakes.