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heel brakes for 120 mm wheels (was : Heel brakes for 100 mm skate wheels)
Thanks ken for the info on Heel brakes.
I've adapted it on my (homemade) rollerskis and it fits perfectly with my 120 mm wheels, as you can see at http://lo.dup.chez.tiscali.fr/index.html The frame of my rollerskis is 40mm wide, while the heel brake is for 34 mm frames. Nevertheless the brake is quite adaptable as you can see on the second picture. To achieve an efficient braking I use the following method : assuming the brake is on the right foot, prepare braking by slightly pulling you right arm backward, and pushing your left arm forward, lowering slightly and a little backward your body. Then you can lift your right foot and apply desired weight on the brake. |
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heel brakes for 120 mm wheels
Wow -- that is a rather creative transfer of inline skate technology to
rollerskis. Interesting that the PowerSlide brake looks to me like it may work better for 120mm wheels than for 84mm. Laurent Duparchy wrote I've adapted it on my (homemade) rollerskis and it fits perfectly with my 120 mm wheels, as you can see at http://lo.dup.chez.tiscali.fr/index.html I assume you've seen that other website with the photos showing how increase the down-force on the brake pad by attaching a rope to the front of the skate (or rollerski) and pulling up on it. Ken |
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heel brakes for 120 mm wheels
Laurent, if you make the brake pivot on wheel mounted bolts
and attach a cable to other two mounting holes via some bracket and install return spring it might work like Enduro rollerski brake. Pull the cable and brake will pivot and touch the ground w/ski still having two wheels planted and rolling. Ken, pulling the front, balancing on rear wheels, having poles clenched in your hands still is fairly idiotic activity should be reserved for Central Park only. |
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