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thermidorthelobster:
I've splashed out and got myself a recumbent bike.  Very exciting;  I came to an agreement with somebody on eBay and got what I considered to be a good bike for a fair price.  I'm hoping it will become my daily commute to work, if I can learn to ride it without weaving all over the road.

Now, I'm not up to speed on all this modern technology like hydraulic disc brakes.  My back brake works fine but the front one doesn't apply properly even when pulled as far as it will go.  The brakes are Magura Julie.  I've read the manual but there doesn't seem to be any adjustment;  the bike doesn't look like it's done enough mileage for the pads to be shot.  Is it just a matter of topping it up with a bit more brake fluid?  And if so, am I likely to need the official maintenance kit to fill it, or will a small plastic syringe do the job?

Boggert:
My advice would be take it to a bike shop and have it serviced. I had a mate and he had a problem with his Hope disc, could he fix it, not a chance, If i remember there is a bleed nipple and a small fluid reservoir on some and they are easier to bleed. However I don't know that make, perhaps its different.

strapping young lad:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=208

L90OOK:
Dave

Are you taking it to Norway?

J

thermidorthelobster:
Wasn't planning on it, it'll take up too much room.  Would have liked to have taken the paramotor though :)

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