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David325

06-04-09 03:55 PM

Brake levers?

What levers are good for a 26.0 diameter bar? I've been looking for brakes but none seem to say what the clamp diameter is... does it make a difference, or will any odd brake work? Thanks

Cynikal

06-04-09 05:22 PM

What kind of bars and where do you generally keep your hands?

David325

06-04-09 05:35 PM

Flat bars... where do I keep my hands on them, uhh... I guess just in a normal place for them.

Cynikal

06-04-09 08:52 PM

For flat bars just get either a BMX or MTB brake lever.

David325

06-04-09 09:04 PM

Alright then, thanks :thumb:

t0kin

06-05-09 01:30 AM

I just picked up a set of tektro cross levers for $15 on CL. Haven't tried them yet, I still need a bar with a 26mm clamp diameter. What bars are you running?

aidy	06-05-09 02:11 AM

mtb levers don't work on 26mm bars, only cross levers do

edit: unless 26 is the clamp size

operator

06-05-09 02:16 AM

Flat bars are generally 25.4, not 26.0.

t0kin

06-05-09 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by operator (Post 9045912)

Flat bars are generally 25.4, not 26.0.

It's true, but the guy who I bought them from used a micrometer to see weather they would clamp past 25.4 and they did. Went down to like 24mm if I remember correctly. You could always use a shim if they don't.

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