GT Avalanche 1.0 hydraulic disc brake hose
j4mesj4mes
Posts: 138
Hello
Just got a GT avalanche 1.0 and attempted to put it together.
But it seems the hose for the front hydraulic disc brake seems to short?
(as seen in the pic)
It seems really tight to the frame like its too short, can anyone suggest whats going on or a solution please
Thanks
Just got a GT avalanche 1.0 and attempted to put it together.
But it seems the hose for the front hydraulic disc brake seems to short?
(as seen in the pic)
It seems really tight to the frame like its too short, can anyone suggest whats going on or a solution please
Thanks
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Yes, it does look fractionally too short. Just dropping the bars a bit will cure that (and as you have lots of spacers under the stem, that bit is easy)
However it is a workaround - you need longer hose. I'd contact the shop you bought it from.0 -
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ive tried taking all the risers out and still have the same problem, still the hose should be capable of being able to handle the length inc all the risers
if you compare my pic to the on one this link (same bike), there appears to be alot more length
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Larg ... =25896.jpg
should the bike not come with the correct size hoses, packed by the manufacturer?
Will check the length of the cable when i get home, cheers0 -
It should come with sufficient hose yes. Looks like an oversight.0
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if I do contact the shop for te correct hose, im not gonna have the kit to rebleed it :S
more £££0 -
Bought online yeah?
Contact them anyway, they may do you a favour. They may want it back though, but unfortunately you'd cop for the postage.0 -
yeah it was from chain reaction cycles, was gonna ring them today when i realised the issue, but the phone lines are not open weekends
yeah im dreading to think what the postage will be on a parcel that size0 -
just measured the hose and its 70cm! 10cm shorter than your Craigxxl
that would explain the problem!0 -
james i bought the same bike from chain reaction and had the exact same problem.
i tried adjust bars etc nothing seemed to work though.
in the end i just opted to run the pipe through the forks as from what i can gather even at full compression there is still plenty of room there.
may be why they are selling them cheap, since getting mine a few weeks ago the seatpost snapped on first trip onto some rugged northshore and i've found one of the four bolts holding the bar to the stem is threaded.
both problems much easier to sort if you don't buy online!
Should also mention the bike arrived with a puncture and the u lock i bought had it's plastic covers at the bottom smashed, must say not impressed by my buying experience!0 -
Oh right,
in the end i sent the front brake back and they just gave me a new longer hose rebled
Havent had a chance to put it together fully yet and test it out yet due to the constant rain
Just need to put the tyres up and put the pedals on
I hope there isnt any more problems, they seemed very helpful and keen to get things sorted out
They are selling the bike for the same price as all the other shops0 -
good luck mate?
Crc are really good for sorting out problems, but generally i usually build my own bikes, that way there is no problem!!!!
Thanks
Kris0 -
just starting to get into biking atm, so im pretty clueless
think i need to buy a book which explains everything!0 -
mhmm, a book, no need to pay
just go on:
http://bicycletutor.com/
or
http://www.parktool.com/repair/
or u cud buy their big blue book!
Thanks
Kris0 -
cheers for that, its got quite a few good stuff on there!0
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No Problem Mate0
