bikestuck

[jazzfish]

Woke up on time this morning, got myself together, headed out to yoga in sub-zero weather.

About two-thirds of the way there my rear brake stiffened up in the open position. I squeezed it to try and loosen it... and it stuck closed.

This happened several times last winter but it always loosened up pretty quickly. Not this time. (I took it in to MEC and the guy shrugged and said "yeah, sometimes they get stiff in cold weather." Bleh.)

Got an Evo (carshare with a bike rack) and took it home. I could have driven to yoga, but if there wasn't an Evo around when I got out it'd be stuck there, and I figure it's better to have it stuck at home.

This after I tried to go to yoga on Friday and managed to forget my yoga shorts at home.

Grr.

Comments

[jazzfish]

According to The Internet, WD-40 is a particularly poor choice as it tends to a) remove existing grease too and b) then evaporate.

Most likely culprit seems to be water in the brake lines. Unsure exactly what my options are here, other than "stop biking in subzero weather" and "take it to a bike shop and complain a bit more knowledgeably."

[reedrover]

I'm glad the Oracle of Approximate Knowledge was able to at least give you a clear warning!