Andy Goodell view: flat | tree
Subject: [touring] LWB recumbents and braking
Date: 4/6/2011 8:24:09 AM
List: Touring
Quick recap: I bought this as a neglected piece of junk on CL for $100
last fall and replaced most of the typical parts. I rode about 100
miles over a few rides on it last fall after fixing enough parts to
make it in good working order and it's running well now.

I finally took the long wheelbase recumbent out for an errand the
other day for the first time this season, and it was the first time I
had ridden it since installing a front brake. However, I can only put
about 25% on the front brake (instead of more like 50-75% on upright
road bikes). The whole front end starts jumping around if I put more
on, especially if the wheel is turned, though even when it's straight.
I'm pretty sure this is a result of such a long bike having very
little weight over the front wheel. Other than strapping on some iron
bars, is there any solution to this?

Andy

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