brake lever that matches sti brifter for 1x9 setup?
03-28-09, 09:38 PM
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brake lever that matches sti brifter for 1x9 setup?
I recently picked up a cross-check that's setup as 1x9. Right now, it has two 105 brifters (ST-5510). I'd like to replace the left brifter with a straight up brake lever, as I'd like to be rid of the side-play and the knobbie that the shift cable normally attaches to.
Does anyone know of a straight brake lever that matches the sti brifters? I'd prefer that they both look the same (my brifters have black levers), but most importantly I want the hoods to feel the same.
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Does anyone know of a straight brake lever that matches the sti brifters? I'd prefer that they both look the same (my brifters have black levers), but most importantly I want the hoods to feel the same.
Thoughts?
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03-29-09, 06:47 AM
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Nothing will match that huge protuberance, but the Tektro lever is close enough for jazz, and they come in silver or black to match.
03-29-09, 10:40 AM
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I ran an old shimano 600 aero lever and was never really happy with the way it felt, but I dealt with it for the season. Also tried the tektro lever and was also underwhelmed. Neither felt balanced when I was riding. I wish the tektro or someone like them would build a lever that matches a STI.
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I recently picked up a cross-check that's setup as 1x9. Right now, it has two 105 brifters (ST-5510). I'd like to replace the left brifter with a straight up brake lever, as I'd like to be rid of the side-play and the knobbie that the shift cable normally attaches to.
Does anyone know of a straight brake lever that matches the sti brifters? I'd prefer that they both look the same (my brifters have black levers), but most importantly I want the hoods to feel the same.
Thoughts?
Does anyone know of a straight brake lever that matches the sti brifters? I'd prefer that they both look the same (my brifters have black levers), but most importantly I want the hoods to feel the same.
Thoughts?
03-29-09, 02:22 PM
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Why not just leave it in case you ever want to add a second chainring up front?
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03-30-09, 10:49 AM
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I wanted it gone for functional reasons (play in the brake lever & the protruding piece of plastic for the derailleur cable that gnarled my hand on the last ride). I also wanted the same hood style because I like the feel of riding on top of sti brifters.
