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gbarnes
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This has been suggested before, but I think it was poo-poo'ed en lieu of
cable actuated v-brakes.
I experimented with using my HS-33 as a drag brake a lot on my descent
from 'Mt. Evans' (http://tinyurl.com/4wnve) today.
For really long, constant grade descents (say 15 miles) I've found I can
adjust my pad wear knob until the brakes are always on to flatten out
the desecents.
I've found I like the pads applied enough that you need to hold the
unicycle at 30-45 degrees from the ground to be able to push the uni
without the tire skidding on pavement.
If I stop during the descent I back the knob off about 1/2 a turn before
I get going again.
My $0.02.
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George C. Barnes IV
GB4 Manufacturing, L.L.C.
http://www.gb4mfg.com/
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cable actuated v-brakes.
I experimented with using my HS-33 as a drag brake a lot on my descent
from 'Mt. Evans' (http://tinyurl.com/4wnve) today.
For really long, constant grade descents (say 15 miles) I've found I can
adjust my pad wear knob until the brakes are always on to flatten out
the desecents.
I've found I like the pads applied enough that you need to hold the
unicycle at 30-45 degrees from the ground to be able to push the uni
without the tire skidding on pavement.
If I stop during the descent I back the knob off about 1/2 a turn before
I get going again.
My $0.02.
--
gbarnes - www.gb4mfg.com
George C. Barnes IV
GB4 Manufacturing, L.L.C.
http://www.gb4mfg.com/
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