So last year, I bought a Cervelo P2 2010. It was discounted, since it was last year's model.
I probably put 3000 miles on it by the end of the summer. The rear brake started squealing then; they were the ones that came with the bike, FSAs, I think.
I changed them out for some Kool Stop Salmons. No more squeak. But the brakes seemed to still have some life in them -- there was still probably a half-cm of groove on each.
My local wrench told me it was a good idea I changed the brakes. They had hardened.
That led me to wondering -- how long does it take for brakes to harden? I keep my bike in the garage -- would keeping it indoors help?
Just an idle question ... I did quite a bit of searching, and didn't find an answer though. Thanks!
I probably put 3000 miles on it by the end of the summer. The rear brake started squealing then; they were the ones that came with the bike, FSAs, I think.
I changed them out for some Kool Stop Salmons. No more squeak. But the brakes seemed to still have some life in them -- there was still probably a half-cm of groove on each.
My local wrench told me it was a good idea I changed the brakes. They had hardened.
That led me to wondering -- how long does it take for brakes to harden? I keep my bike in the garage -- would keeping it indoors help?
Just an idle question ... I did quite a bit of searching, and didn't find an answer though. Thanks!