Originally Posted by
JohnDThompson
Sprung levers only became common when convoluted cable routing under the handlebar tape and through frame tubes became common. Prior to that, the cable runs could be fairly direct and the additional spring in the lever was unnecessary.
+1
Aero brake levers were about the only thing that survived the short lived Aero Fantasy Fad of the early 80s. They're a PIA to install and replace compared to regular non-aero brake cables and housings!
verktyg
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