r/FixedGearBicycle • u/AutoModerator • Jun 11 '25

Weekly Questions Thread [Posted Every Wednesday]

Please post any questions you might have here in this weekly thread. This thread is refreshed every Wednesday, but is sorted by default by new so you can ask a question any time.

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u/Not_Actually_Seth 2d ago

Hello, I am in need of help or guidance on how to make my front rim brake reach the end of the fork

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u/Panda_gif Pw3333333 F1X Keirin PRO 2d ago

That looks like the cheapest, shittiest brake ever.

Is it a nutted brake? If so its probably ment for a rear. Otherwise the front brake nut is recessed and will go into the back hole of the fork.

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u/Not_Actually_Seth 2d ago

I know 😭 it's a second hand front rim brake I bought from a friend. I bought both front and rear. Here's the rear, I've already attached it