Wasn't real keen on spraying lubricant into a brake component..Have you sprayed some lube in there to loosen it up?
Do mostly have those, but these came with the bike and actually feel good as they havr contact adjustyou'll need on of these...doesn't matter which one, any will do the job
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Trail 9Which avids exactly?
How much can I "really force" it before "oh no it's all gone wrong"?Sometimes pulling the lever out so the reach adjuster is unloaded is enough, wiggle it both directions. Other times you will need a tool to really force the reach adjuster to turn.
Just a tiny bit lessHow much can I "really force" it before "oh no it's all gone wrong"?
You'll get a feel for it. Just lean into it firmly at first and then it will loosen up and then just after you have pushed it too hard and far you'll realise a little bit less would have been the right amount.How much can I "really force" it before "oh no it's all gone wrong"?
Very little actually. It will only turn when I pull the knob out so guessing it's whatever mechanism that moves the lever in/out is still frozen/rusted/seized.Howany ugudugahs did you use?