Thread: Aligning both STI shifters
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Old 06-01-14 | 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Eric S.
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What I meant by "starting from scratch" was handlebars off the bike.
Most mechanics attach brake levers after the bar is on the bike. Part of the reason is habit dating to when this was the only way it could be done. The other reason is the bike or stem holds the bar freeing the hands for the job. Of course ypou could always hold the bar another way, but why do it the hard way.
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