Brakes...

[Catrin]

Thanks Oak, that would make sense that there are likely two different things going on. I couldn't remember hearing the noise before, and it also comes from the front rubber housing when I really hit the brakes - but not as loud as the rear.

[Catrin]

LBS said my brakes were basically fine, just a few adjustments were needed. Apparently because of my very short reach, they have to be in perfect adjustment to do the job I am accustomed to them doing. There is little room between the levers and bars, and probably the difference wouldn't have been as noticeable on another bike where the tolerance doesn't have to be so tight. I also now know how to take care of this myself in the future