
Originally Posted by
Vivienne
In practical terms, this shouldn't be too big a deal, if it's one bike that's consistently inconsistent. It's irksome when things don't work perfectly but the "gears"/resistance on any bike are specific for the user. Your *10* might be the equivalent of a *4* for someone deconditioned (and vice versa)
With use, the brake pads on bikes that use them become worn......the reason why it'd be wrong for an instructor (usually riding the bike that gets most use/brake pad ear) to prescribe, say, half-a-turn
Vivienne
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