Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Spanish term or phrase:
el regulador de freno y el tensor
English translation:
the brake control and turnbuckle
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Michael Powers (PhD)
Apr 11, 2009 18:09
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el regulador de freno y el tensor
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These are parts of an exercise bike that need lubricating. My first instinct was brake lever and cable, but I haven't been able to confirm that and my initial research suggests they are something more technical. All help welcomed.
Tambien *el regulador de freno y el tensor*, sufren porque le cae sudor encima. Esto provoca que se seque y chirríe.
Tambien *el regulador de freno y el tensor*, sufren porque le cae sudor encima. Esto provoca que se seque y chirríe.
Proposed translations
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| 4 | the brake and turnbuckle regulator (governor) |
Michael Powers (PhD)
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| 4 | the brake tension control knob |
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Apr 20, 2009 11:13: Michael Powers (PhD) Created KOG entry
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the brake and turnbuckle regulator (governor)
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Mike :)
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Note added at 8 days (2009-04-20 11:15:23 GMT) Post-grading
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David, I believe you are being extremely generous. Kathryn always gives well thought out answers, and it is a compliment to me to know that I might have earned half of the points at the same time she answers a question. Besides, who is going to know the text better than you? - Mike :)
Mike :)
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Note added at 8 days (2009-04-20 11:15:23 GMT) Post-grading
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David, I believe you are being extremely generous. Kathryn always gives well thought out answers, and it is a compliment to me to know that I might have earned half of the points at the same time she answers a question. Besides, who is going to know the text better than you? - Mike :)
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Comment: "I wish I could share out the points here, because I went with "brake control and turnbuckle", to which the two answers helped me 50-50. But etiquette says points to the first answer. Hope you don't think I'm being mean in only awarding 3, Michael, but you could argue it's relatively generous for half an answer. Thanks to you both for your help."
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the brake tension control knob
Probably for an exercise bike where the level of effort is controlled by brake pads that apply resistance to the flywheel. There's usually a knob that controls the tension on the brakes.
I would think the "regulador" would be the tension knob. However, it's the brake pads themselves that would squeal (and which you would not, in any case, lubricate). So all in all, it's an odd statement.
http://www.fit-senior.com/acatalog/Tension_Control_Assembly_...
I would think the "regulador" would be the tension knob. However, it's the brake pads themselves that would squeal (and which you would not, in any case, lubricate). So all in all, it's an odd statement.
http://www.fit-senior.com/acatalog/Tension_Control_Assembly_...
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