The motorized bike I put together, o(riginally had disc brakes front/rear. When I purchased the bike, I did not know that the sprocket would not fit with the disc brake in place. I have a sprocket adapter, don't like the idea of bolding the sprocket to the spokes). I would not have purchased this bike for this build if I had known that. Anyway, I decided to put the sprocket on in place of the disc for the disc brake. I added on the caliper brake, but I am not happy with stopping power it provides. I am going to put on a v-brake setup, which has better stopping power. I looked at a bracket for doing this, it costs $77. I though to myself, I can make the bracket, and am doing so.. I am waiting for the v-brake bosses (posts) to arrive, supposedly Saturday. I will drill and tap holes for the bosses, and mount the v-brake on the bike, and see how it goes. Mountain bike v-brakes have a long arm for a lot of power, and I can position the arms for maximum pressure/power. We'll see. This is my first build, learning a lot. Most of stopping is done with front wheel, but without the rear one might take flight over the handle bars
. Anyway, got me thinking about brakes and stopping ability. I didn't know if anyone was interested in the topic of stopping, but it is more important than moving, if it cannot stop properly it should not go.
There is an equation for impact: velocity x mass = impact. Impact goes up exponentially with speed. I suppose the same goes for braking, the braking need goes up exponentially, as does stopping distance.
Good pair of sneakers is the worst
Teva sandals ... The Mexican ones made from tires are the best...
I am looking at Worksman drum brakes, perhaps someday.
I got a magnet... You can get vanity imbossed plates and the wheaties cereal ones because in new Mexico it's concidered a bicycle... Light at night if you feel like it required...
Did you notice any improvement in stopping power?
I'm going to remember this... Moped wheels or pit bike hydraulic discs is another option
