what are linear pull brakes?
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Linear-pull brakes or direct-pull brakes, commonly referred to by Shimano's trademark V-brakes, are a side-pull version of cantilever brakes and mount on the same frame bosses. However, the arms are longer, with the cable housing attached to one arm and the cable to the other. As the cable pulls against the housing the arms are drawn together. Because the housing enters from vertically above one arm yet force must be transmitted laterally between arms, the flexible housing is extended by a rigid tube with a 90 bend known as the "noodle". The noodle seats in a stirrup attached to the arm. A flexible bellows often covers the exposed cable.
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Not sure. Haven't really been able to ride the bike much. It's kinda a cheap/low end bike and rides as such. The frame seems to be okay, but the fenders are flimsy and make too much noise. Instructions to put bike together are generic and not specific to this bike.
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Linear-pull brakes or direct-pull brakes, commonly referred to by Shimano's trademark V-brakes, are a side-pull version of cantilever brakes and mount on the same frame bosses. However, the arms are longer, with the cable housing attached to one arm and the cable to the other. As the cable pulls against the housing the arms are drawn together. Because the housing enters from vertically above one arm yet force must be transmitted laterally between arms, the flexible housing is extended by a rigid tube with a 90° bend known as the "noodle". The noodle seats in a stirrup attached to the arm. A flexible bellows often covers the exposed cable. Linear-pull brakes or direct-pull brakes, commonly referred to by Shimano's trademark V-brakes, are a side-pull version of cantilever brakes and mount on the same frame bosses. However, the arms are longer, with the cable housing attached to one arm and the cable to the other. As the cable pulls against the housing the arms are drawn together. Because the housing enters from vertically above one arm yet force must be transmitted laterally between arms, the flexible housing is extended by a rigid tube with a 90° bend known as the "noodle". The noodle seats in a stirrup attached to... » Read More Linear-pull brakes or direct-pull brakes, commonly referred to by Shimano's trademark V-brakes, are a side-pull version of cantilever brakes and mount on the same frame bosses. However, the arms are longer, with the cable housing attached to one arm and the cable to the other. As the cable pulls against the housing the arms are drawn together. Because the housing enters from vertically above one arm yet force must be transmitted laterally between arms, the flexible housing is extended by a rigid tube with a 90° bend known as the "noodle". The noodle seats in a stirrup attached to the arm. A flexible bellows often covers the exposed cable. « Show Less
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i've never heard this word before but the brakes on this bike and the kind where you pedal backwards to stop the bike
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Linear pull brakes has 2 separate arms on each side of the tire...I call them brake pads myself. This bike does not have that type of brake no matter what the description says! This bike is the old fashion one speed better be fast with your feet type. I enjoyed riding it as the seat is padded which helps when you hit speed bumps.
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When not pulling the cross levers, the cable can move freely in it, allowing the main brakes to work. When pulling the cross levers they "shortcut" the main brakes and brake
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There are many brakes available on Amazon. This company sells one of their own: Slackers Bungeez Block Brake Kit
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This Performance brand uses caliper brakes (used on road bikes), while the Vilano Hybrid uses the much better, linear pull brakes (used on hybrids and mountain bikes). This Performance bike wont allow for a linear brake upgrade. But you can get the expensive dual-pivot caliper brakes that can match the performance of linear pull brakes.
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Yes, it has a manual override lever on the bottom of the unit. By pulling the lever the trailer braking is increased the more you pull.
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yes but the design leads to debris in the started mechanism that prevents the pulll system to work. Don't buy it. I have mine in the shop twice in two months for repair.
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no it does not have a brake. It doesn't need a brake. the lifting mechanism only reacts if you pull the active chain.you.if you pull on the side that lowers the hoist the chain slowly lowers if you pull on the side that raises the hoist the chain slowly raises
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As far as the fitment of the cables to the lever and the action of then pulling the cable, yes it will work. However, the length of the lever movement untill the pads engage the friction surface will be very different. These top levers will need less pull than the origional levers to engage the brake. So this means that both will feel different.
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Yes, it depends on wether you hav center pull, v-brakes,or cantilever. At most you may nee to fiddle with the adjustment a bit. I used these on short throw side pull breaks on a road bike. It just depends on the application.
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yes they will !when you squeeze the lever its a pulling action .but you will probably will want to upgrade to amore responsive system latter !how ever hydraulic brakes are different.
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Art, Great question, and the answer is yes, these pads will fit Avid Single digit, 5, and 7 linear pull brakes.
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Yes they are. They are long pull levers so they are compatible with V-brakes and mechanical disk brakes. I have tried them on a recumbent with Avid disk brakes and they worked so good, I will be buying another set of these shifters/levers for it after Christmas. They are , however, not compatible with hydraulic disk brakes as they have no fluid reservoir.The set I have on my commuter are still going strong and shifting smoothly even on some rides at below freezing temps.
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I have used them with disc brakes without a problem and would imagine they would work with all types because it is simply a wire that is being pulled. Same in all cases.
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The only brake is a Velcro strap that holds the wheel in place when you are stopped/parked. I have not seen separate brakes available, you may want to look at the manufacturers main website to see if they sell a separate brake. Hope this helps.
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Recommend you look at power stop web site. My truck was same but 4wd. The quality of brakes w ceramic pads is outstanding, far better than OEM.
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It does not but I don't know of these types having to need a brake. I believe only the electric or pneumatic types need a brake.
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No one got this right. They are short pull and cannot be adjusted.Short pull is for road caliper, canti. Long pull is for Vbrakes and for most mechanical disk brakes.You probably need long pull.