Thread: spring-loaded brake levers vs no spring
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Old 01-20-15 | 07:57 AM
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I ran into this same sort of issue:

http://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vi...0-content.html

I think there's a nominal amount of resistance provided by the stronger, older springs. I think the stopping power afforded by dual pivots is more consequential than whatever decrease in spring tension.

Does that make sense?
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