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Old 03-29-20, 06:26 PM
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How possible- 2 brake levers on 1 handle

I have a distal phalanx amputation of my middle & pinky finger on my left hand. Aka those two are stumpy, and near useless for and-of-finger gripping like for a brake lever. The only finger I can get around the brake lever is my pointer, and juust barely a very weakened ring finger.

Since it's my left hand it's not too dangerous to ride, since the back does 90+%, but I'd like to be able to use both if necessary.

So, in order to be able to safely & effectively put enough pressure on my front brakes (rim-brake), I think I have 2 options- 1) double up brake levers so my right hand can use both 2) rig a hydraulic set-up got the front brake only do the weaker grab is multiplied into effectiveness. I'm riding an old Peugeot with a Suntour friction shift so luckily I don't have to worry about the shifter and a double brake cluttering the right handlebar.

Anyone do anything like this or want to tell me I'm crazy for trying?
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