Originally Posted by duffer1960
Regarding a replacement brake lever. The old Schwinn handlebars are smaller diameter than most I think. 7/8" (BMX size?) instead of 1" I think.
It's not a Schwinn issue, it's a steel vs aluminum issue.
Steel bars are 7/8" (22.2 mm), while aluminum drop bars are generally 15/16" (23.8 mm.)
Might be worthwhile to upgrade to aluminum handlebars, there are no good drop-bar levers available with the 7/8" clamp diameter.
Sheldon "Aluminimuminimum" Brown