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Grotarin on September 14, 2025 11:08 am Prevent the metal part to touch your rim when the pad is worn out.
bigcolors on September 14, 2025 11:41 am It continues the angle of the arm that helps you align your wheel when you’re jamming it in there in a hurry. It’s listed as “tire guide” in the breakdown. https://si.shimano.com/en/pdfs/ev/BR-6700-2921/EV-BR-6700-2921C.pdf
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Prevent the metal part to touch your rim when the pad is worn out.
I learned this today! Thank you!
It continues the angle of the arm that helps you align your wheel when you’re jamming it in there in a hurry.
It’s listed as “tire guide” in the breakdown. https://si.shimano.com/en/pdfs/ev/BR-6700-2921/EV-BR-6700-2921C.pdf