Saw that online earlier. Still clueless about using it or interpreting it. Sent from my iPhone 4
On Apr 12, 2011, at 6:27 PM, benzzoy <[email protected]> wrote: > How high you put the straddle cable yoke will affect the system's > overall mechanical leverage. The higher the yoke, the higher the > mechanical advantage. Take a look at this visual calculator: > > http://www.circleacycles.com/cantilevers/ > > -B > > On Apr 12, 5:49 pm, Rene Sterental <[email protected]> wrote: >> Hi all, >> >> I've read all about how high the yoke for the straddle cable should be for >> regular cantilever brakes depending on their profile. However, I cannot >> really find any specific info regarding centerpull brakes. >> >> Is it better to have more cable for a higher yoke or less cable for a lower >> yoke? Paul's instructions state about 2 inches or so higher than the brake >> arms, I figure that's where the cable attaches, but also states that the >> height is not critical. If I recall correctly, the same is stated for the >> Neo-Retro and Canti brakes, although I've learned that they need different >> heights for optimal performance. >> >> Any feedback is appreciated! >> >> René > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
