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Old 07-28-05, 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by bostontrevor
Don't do it! Use the lever for the bell and hook a barcon up to the brake.

Then on long descents you can flip the barcon a bit and use it as a drag brake.
Trevor. That rules. I will try it out. Have you used a brake as a drag brake before? how'd you set them up? (i ask cuz you use the term with authority--i've never heard of it afore now)

d'you think front or rear would work better? i'm thinkin' rear, if only because my regular brake lever should be front...
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