replacing brake levers with non-aero levers?
08-10-08, 12:20 PM
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replacing brake levers with non-aero levers?
hey all,
this will probably be silly question; i have replaced brake cables before on my system but never the levers themselves. i am interested in these dia-compe 204. can anyone help me understand if these go with my current tektro cantilevers, replacing the current shimano BLR-400 aerobrake levers?
thanks!
bikey
this will probably be silly question; i have replaced brake cables before on my system but never the levers themselves. i am interested in these dia-compe 204. can anyone help me understand if these go with my current tektro cantilevers, replacing the current shimano BLR-400 aerobrake levers?
thanks!
bikey
08-10-08, 12:53 PM
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hey all,
this will probably be silly question; i have replaced brake cables before on my system but never the levers themselves. i am interested in these dia-compe 204. can anyone help me understand if these go with my current tektro cantilevers, replacing the current shimano BLR-400 aerobrake levers?
thanks!
bikey
this will probably be silly question; i have replaced brake cables before on my system but never the levers themselves. i am interested in these dia-compe 204. can anyone help me understand if these go with my current tektro cantilevers, replacing the current shimano BLR-400 aerobrake levers?
thanks!
bikey
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The Dia Compe levers won't have as much leverage as the aero style levers. Most aero levers are better ergonomically when riding and braking from the hoods than the the old style non-aero levers also. I think the Dia Compe levers on the Velo Orange site are mostly for folks who want to retain an old-school look on an old bike.
If it's the gum-colored hoods you like, gum colored hoods are available for Cane Creek SCR-5 aero levers. They're excellent brake levers, and not too expensive-
If it's the gum-colored hoods you like, gum colored hoods are available for Cane Creek SCR-5 aero levers. They're excellent brake levers, and not too expensive-
08-10-08, 01:07 PM
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thanks for the advice! thats what i wanted to hear... the problem is that the plastic housing is cracking and they are just loking old and i was looking for something new to replace them with... so you're saying to just buy the same levers and replace them?
thanks!
thanks for the advice! thats what i wanted to hear... the problem is that the plastic housing is cracking and they are just loking old and i was looking for something new to replace them with... so you're saying to just buy the same levers and replace them?
thanks!
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operator -
thanks for the advice! thats what i wanted to hear... the problem is that the plastic housing is cracking and they are just loking old and i was looking for something new to replace them with... so you're saying to just buy the same levers and replace them?
thanks!
thanks for the advice! thats what i wanted to hear... the problem is that the plastic housing is cracking and they are just loking old and i was looking for something new to replace them with... so you're saying to just buy the same levers and replace them?
thanks!
