Originally Posted by
dddd
Yes, you've got clearance all the way around the post, so the hood should stay exactly where it is after you trim around the washer.
That's the key, having the hood clear the washer but without any noticeable gaps.
A sharp single-edge razor with a 45-degree point is recommended, in other words a box cutter blade.
And like I said, if you shorten the spring inside the post by 2 coils, then the screw can thread in a little further so you can delete the star washer.
That's an interesting treatment to the padded tape.
It worked! Thanks, dddd!
Safety levers clear the rubber. I could probably slim them down some more but at this point they're functional and aesthetically pleasing.
Originally Posted by
custermustache
I have a 1973 World Voyager with safety levers, and man, they are awesome. If you have a nice pair with well tuned brakes, they are perfectly functional. CHEAP turkey levers suck - but I am a fan of a good set.
Agreed. I have cross levers on a 2010 road bike. They serve their purpose but turkey wings have their place too
