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Daithetooth

A question for those with front and rear brakes: Is it much hassle to align the rear? I would usually only run a front (Dolan PC) but may be getting a new frame with scope for a rear brake and track ends.
I ride Audax and have a fixed SR and LEL under my belt on the Dolan, would you say a rear brake helps when in the saddle along time? I imagine on long descents you can alternate hands and avoid soreness and help regulate cadence a bit more?
Or do you find little difference?

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Nef in reply to @Daithetooth

Alignment has never been a problem as you just set up the brake pads when the chain is tight, so as long as the chain is tight, the pads will be in the right place.

I really like having two brakes, and have had on my last few fixed builds.

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HarmanMogul in reply to @Nef

Alignment has never been a problem

Agree, and once set the brake stays in position, no problem. It's only a nuisance if you change the rear cog by a couple of teeth

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