Yes.Do I need the brakes?
Bought it brand newYes.
If you bought new, go back to shop and tell them your problem.
If you bought used, bleed your brakes.
If you bring it back to the shop and explain your concerns I'm sure they will address brake issue.Bought it brand new
This.If you bring it back to the shop and explain your concerns I'm sure they will address brake issue.
Hydroagree with everything above
curious, are we talking hydro or cable brakes?
It's something that I noticed on my last ride which was last weekend. I know there is a break in period for something brand newDid the brakes ever feel good? Or is this something that changed over time? Both front and rear or just one?
If they never felt good then the shop didn't do a good job setting up the bike and I would question their ability.
If it's something that drifted in the 3 weeks you owned then it may be a hardware problem which a bleed may fix in the short term.
Is there a recall?If they are Sram guide brakes.. well, I’ve seen a few issue with their lever of late View attachment 58038
Is there a recall?
Hmm, that doesn't sound good, is there a workaroundThere is not a recall, but only because the way they fail will not cause injury. They may completely lock up your wheels when hot though.
^this^ set 'em and forget 'em!Hope brakes FTW.....
I love my SRAM guides. Never a problem.
Unless there is a serial # printed on the lever (not just the caliper), you likely will have new levers in time.