Aero Levers on Standard Handlebars?
04-10-08, 12:55 PM
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Aero Levers on Standard Handlebars?
I am considering installing Aero type brake levers on my old Peugeot. It has standard drop bars, without provisions for cables. What are the disadvantages of installing Aero levers on standard bars?
I guess I will have the cable routed under the bar wrap.
Thoughts?
I guess I will have the cable routed under the bar wrap.
Thoughts?
04-10-08, 01:01 PM
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I have never tried it but I imagine the only problems possible are:
Cables moving (strap down well)
a bulge from the cables, which may or may not be annoying.
I'm sure someone more experienced will correct me if i'm wrong
Cables moving (strap down well)
a bulge from the cables, which may or may not be annoying.
I'm sure someone more experienced will correct me if i'm wrong
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i jam my thumbs up and back into the tubes. this way i can point my fingers straight out in front to split the wind and attain an even more aero profile, and the usual fixed gear - zen - connectedness feeling through the drivetrain is multiplied ten fold because my thumbs become one with the tubing.
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There is no problem at all. Just use some electrical tape to hold the cable in place before you wrap the bar. There will be a slight ridge where the cable runs under the tape, but that is the case with any bar. They will probably be a very nice upgrade to your braking performance.
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I did the all the way to the stem cable routing with some bar-ends on a non-grooved bar and used aero levers. The resultant front and back bulge created a nice ridge that made riding on the tops nice, kind of like the newer wing type bars.
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Thanks for all of the feedback. Looks like I will source some Aero levers next!
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Just route your cable about where your first knuckle would be when riding the flats. You won't even notice it, and it might actually improve your grip.
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Cane Creek/Tektro (same lever, different name) makes a nice aero lever. They're similar to Campy's in shape, but come in two sizes to better fit the size of your hand.
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04-11-08, 05:54 AM
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I'll check out the Cane Creek levers.
thanks!
thanks!
