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New School BMX 2004 - Now => New School Park, Street & Dirt => Topic started by: Peter J on April 22, 2011, 03:24 PM

Title: Gyro Brake Set Up
Post by: Peter J on April 22, 2011, 03:24 PM

Can anyone tell what parts I need to set up a gyro brake on a N/S Bike.

I've got the "removable tabs" but need the list for the rest. I also want to run a London Mod and a double cable from the lever but do I need

This: http://www.odysseybmx.com/catalog/braking/monolever/

Or this: http://www.odysseybmx.com/catalog/braking/m2-lever/ Lever to run a Twin Cable

Can someone please help I've spent the last hour trying to work it out........... :uglystupid2: also I dont have a stem with any tabs on  :-\ so will I need a plate thingy  ??? also do

Also what FOOK are these for..... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Odyssey-BMX-Cable-Knarps-Cable-Ends-Pack-2-/220769649410?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item3366e58302

So COMPLETE Parts list please

Title: Re: Gyro Brake Set Up
Post by: Gary72 on April 22, 2011, 03:39 PM

I've got to go and do some DIY, But I might be able to help you with some parts. I've got a few Modulever cables, a London mod thingy and might have a modulever aswell somewhere. If I dont reply later send me a PM to remind me. :)

Title: Re: Gyro Brake Set Up
Post by: kev-s on April 22, 2011, 05:37 PM

you need a m2 lever http://www.customriders.com/prodshow.asp?prodid=7948&cat=27&parent=1001&sid=3

a gyro plate (make sure its a 1&1/8th not a old 1in one) ebay is your best bet if no one on here has one

dual lower cables http://www.customriders.com/prodshow.asp?prodid=7869&cat=14&parent=1001&sid=3

and a london mod

remember to oil all cables before fitting to get them working there best and just take your time setting it up and it will work just as good if not better than a straight cable

the knarps are basicly brake cable barrell ends, so if u have a cable with no barrell end you just fit those instead, when u fit the dual lower cable you will use these to anchor the cable into the brake arms

Title: Re: Gyro Brake Set Up
Post by: Peter J on April 22, 2011, 05:52 PM

Kev,

That M2 says it comes with "replacement bushes so when they wear you can replace them"

Why do they wear out  ???

Title: Re: Gyro Brake Set Up
Post by: Peter J on April 22, 2011, 05:54 PM

Also

I think I'm right in saying that the cable ends that go into the gyro plate need to be the small "bobble" type ones as apose to the barrel shaped ones  ???

Title: Re: Gyro Brake Set Up
Post by: kev-s on April 22, 2011, 07:03 PM

no idea why they wear out, mine havent yet and its about 6 months old


yes the dual cable needs bobble ends not barrell ends, the one in the link has bobble ends

odyessy also do cables with a barrell on one end and a bobble on the other so if ur using it as a straight cable u cut off the bobble but if u wanna use it as part of a lower dual cable then u cut off the barrell

Title: Re: Gyro Brake Set Up
Post by: Spen69 on April 22, 2011, 07:34 PM

Pete, you're not a good enough rider to worry about a gyro :LolLolLolLol:

Title: Re: Gyro Brake Set Up
Post by: Peter J on April 22, 2011, 08:04 PM

Quote from: Spen69 on April 22, 2011, 07:34 PM

Pete, you're not a good enough rider to worry about a gyro :LolLolLolLol:

Spen its so when I fall off I dont spend hours trying to un tangle the brake cable.......... :-[

............thats if I ever ride it  :2funny: