I’ve been riding my new setup a few weeks now and the only technical problem I have encountered is that my old front wheel seems slightly out of true. As I apply the front brake the stopping action is abrupt and jerky, which is slightly scary on the down hills. I’ve taken the plunge and bought another wheel which cured the problem. I had tried to tighten the spokes on the old wheel but alas they had rusted and were unmovable. This newer wheel has fittings for a disc brake so I’m tempted to get a front set just to see what all the fuss is about. I have read that they offer greater stopping power but are heaver. I’ll keep my eyes peeled for a cheap test set to try out for minimal investment.
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