Shimano Bike Brake

Shimano's Alivio groupset has always been a solid low-budget performer and now it's been revamped for improved off-road performance, with an extra cog added at the back.

The new nine-speed Alivio is available in a choice of finishes – black or silver – and features a new, lower profile rear derailleur, Hyperdrive crankset and Rapidfire Plus shifters with optical gear indicators. It'll be available in June 2010.

Biking is a hugely preferred these days with people becoming more health and nature conscious. Many big car makers are also flexing their fingers to launch versions of bikes for people to enjoy their ride on. BMW has launched its contemporary pearl white cruise bike for 2009. It is designed with hydro formed frame which uses a high-pressure injection of emulsion of hot water and oil into an aluminum tube that expands it to match the mould. The new bike comes with an aluminum front suspension system and 24-speed derailleur system with Shimano Alivio Rapid Fire shifters.

Other features of this bike include Suntour NRX-6000 telescopic fork, Shimano Alivio RD-MC410 rear derailleur, Shimano Alivio FD-M410 front derailleur, Shimano Alivio V-Brake BR-M421S and Rodi Airline Plus rims with 26"x 2.1" Continental City Contact tires. You can get this from BMW for around $1,000.

I adjust the position of my brake lever on my bike and now my right brake is not as smooth as to make my left. The brakes are Shimano Alivio and I have a specialized sports world. Suggestions?

Posted by bikeworks on 07.09

I think I know. If your controller and your brake lever are separated, you have probably pushed the brake lever down in the area of operation of the controller.

Hmmm. It's weird. Maybe you're just not used to the new position, or maybe you need new cables.

I think I know. If your controller and your brake lever are separated, you have probably pushed the brake lever down in the area of operation of the controller.