#Slidepad brake upgrade

#Slidepad brake upgrade

Retail for an upgrade kit to retrofit any bike with linear pull “V” brakes is just $49.95, and they’re OEM on some Jamis bikes now. It’s pretty cool to see it work, and it’s effectively an antilock braking for the front, making it a really safe option for commuter bikes. As they do, they pull the cable coming out of the back of the carrier, which runs to the front brake and actuates it. It works by using their custom brake pad carriers in the rear that allow the pad to slide forward during braking. Slidepad is an ingenious little brake adapter that uses the rear brake pads to automatically pull the front brake just enough to safely slow or stop you with just a single lever. There’s no harmful chemicals in the water used to spray the bikes, so waste water is harmless. You’ll need that traffic to recoup the roughly $2,000 price tag, but if you have a market for it, it’s probably quicker and more eco-friendly than a bunch of hoses and mats outside. It’s aimed at busy retailers and bike parks or other destinations with high foot (tire?) traffic. Just put the bike in, hit start, and your ride should come out shiny. The QBike Washing Station is a fully automated bicycle washer. Rivet Cycleworks, which we first found at NAHBS this year, has introduced a red color option for their leather saddles and handlebar satchels. Riesel Design will wrap your bike in graphics through a combination of transfers, paint and coatings.Ĭheck their website for more stunning examples of their work. It’s strikingly similar to the Evoc case with the addition of the sturdier mount, so it could be a collaboration At the moment, neither site shows this particular model, and this was yet another walk-by shooting. Just remove pedals, wheels and handlebar. The solid base protects the chainrings, letting you adjust the mounting height. The really nifty feature is the solid base that provides a mount for both axles and holds the entire frame securely in place: Now, they’ve got Carbomove to help loosen stuck bits for easier adjustment or removal.īikmo’s new case us a mix of a firm surround with soft-shell sides. and ridiculous) if not useful…Įffetto Mariposa has made Carbogrip to help keep your composite parts from slipping. Cool.įrom here, things stay kinda weird (and neat. Shift the other way and it clamps it down on the paper. The clip board works by shifting the rear derailleur to open up the piece of gear. No, you won’t actually be able to buy them, but they’re pretty cool. Our randoms roundup continues with this titanium flask and derailleur/friction shifter clipboard from King Cage.