Thanks so much for this. I've got a bike with these on, never seen em before so was totally baffled. Have to change the wheel so I'm hoping I can attach it to another wheel. I'm a bit concerned though as it seems to have a special shimano hub through the wheel itself.
Hello, I have a problem in the ,roller brake which is weak and not strong when braking. You need a longer time to brake. What is the solution? Thank you
I've bought an old, second-hand cargo bike with just a back pedal brake on the rear. It's pretty heavy and I want the security of a set of brakes on the front as well as the option to use this as a parking brake. It's the kind of bike with 2 independent wheels at the front axle. As the wheels are just on a bracket similar to a wheel barrow, there's no place to mount a caliper or rim brake without welding. Was wondering if this system would work if it was to be fitted to some Shimano hubs (also with a dynamo) or would an additional bracket need to be welded somewhere?
Sorry for late reply. What did you figure out? I would imagine that would work, the roller brake. I think the brake will need a fixed point to allow the brake to function. Like on this on the side of the fork.
@@BikeTeacher turned out it was designed for a Sturmey Archer x-FD but someone butchered the entire bike with homemade jobs. Put on 2 new wheels with x-FDD to solve the dynamo problem. Working great now
So... 2 questions... 1: Can these roller brakes be added to an old bike with no mountings for disk brakes ? If so it could be a great way to replace my old rim brakes and get rid of the existing rim brakes. The second question, is if I have an aluminium frame and aluminium front forks, I read that disk brakes are not a good idea in terms of stressing the frame or forks when braking. Should roller brakes also not be added to bikes with aluminium frame or forks ? Hope someone can help/advise please, thanks.
Hi, I think it may work. That really the only experience I have had with this brakes. The brake will need a place to harness itself as you see on the side of the fork. As far as aluminum frames and disk brakes, I never a herd of a problem nor have a seen any problems related to your concern. There are plenty of new bike out on the market today that have aluminum frames and disk brakes. Thanks
Most ridiculous system Shinamo ever came up with, used the old system for years, it allowed you to pull the inside cable before locking it. I did it in exactly the way the video showed on the new Shinamo system and it defenately doesnt brake now, the only way of decently lock the cable at the right tension is to try and turn the nut when pulling the inside cable again, something that is terribly difficult since the nut is inside the system making it hard to reach. My advice, buy an old brake system :p
