Can someone please explain exacly how to adjust v-brakes? I've got Avids on my bike that need adjusting. My front lever has to be pulled all the way before I get any resistance, and my back lever gets resistance fairly quick, but never very much (i.e. not enough to lock up the rear wheel). I know it has to do with the way the 2 adjustment knobs are set (the larger "outter barrel adjuster, and the smaller inner, washer like adjuster) on each lever, but I can't seem to get them right.
If it matters, my pads are in good shape, and are properly adjusted with respect to the wheel.
I did some searching, both on this board and in general, and I found some good articles, but nothing very specific. Most seem to say something like, adjust the barrel adjuster so there is 1/8" of thread showing. I'm not sure exactly what that means, but I tried and it didn't get me any where.
If I have to, I'll take it to my lbs... but I'd like to be able to do this kind of thing myself. BTW... I plan on taking a class this winter, but I need to be able to ride with brakes until then.
Thanks
If it matters, my pads are in good shape, and are properly adjusted with respect to the wheel.
I did some searching, both on this board and in general, and I found some good articles, but nothing very specific. Most seem to say something like, adjust the barrel adjuster so there is 1/8" of thread showing. I'm not sure exactly what that means, but I tried and it didn't get me any where.
If I have to, I'll take it to my lbs... but I'd like to be able to do this kind of thing myself. BTW... I plan on taking a class this winter, but I need to be able to ride with brakes until then.
Thanks