Originally Posted by
buck1973
They are no longer in production, but tektro made long pull interrupters. The model numbers were RL740 and RL741.
Thanks, I found a used pair on ebay for 14 bucks....but they were for a smaller br diameter. Mine are 26mm.
Plus I had already purchased a pair of new Tektro units for $19.95. Many comments across the web said they worked just fine with V-Brakes especially if the pad to rim gap is small. My gaps are small, so we'll see how these work. I checked the units on my other two bikes, a 1984 Nishiki 12-speed and a 2015 disc brake Charge Plug, and the in-line levers move very little before full braking force is applied...especially the 12-speed.
So I am fairly confident my purchase will work.
I will post a follow-up (which may be a few weeks depending on weekend obligations).
Again, thanks to everyone for their input!