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02-02-11, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by mikey84

1. Brake levers. I think I want to run Aero brake levers. Anyone has any suggestions which one I should get? I saw a Cane Creek Drop V lever set that seems pretty cool. Is that good? Is there anything else I should consider?

3. Brakes. I think I'm pretty set on the Tektro R538. Unless someone has a better idea.

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Originally Posted by bbattle

I don't know what a "drop V" lever set is but these Cane Creek SCR-5 levers are good. I've got them on my San Jose.

V brake levers are not compatible with road calipers. They pull more cable than road calipers are designed for.

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