Originally Posted by
Blightybiker
Thanks very much for your replies!
Regarding the brake levers, are you referring to the levers at the handlebar? I have never hear that term "suicide" brake lever and of course it's the kind of term that gets one's attention
. Anything that makes the rear brake adjustment easier would be welcome! At the present time I feel like I need a third hand to get near to the optimum adjustment. I did think that prowler's suggestion, of using a clamp on the brake mechanism, was a good one.
If you could provide a web link to the standard levers you referred to that would help me from buying the wrong items.
This is the style of lever I look for to replace those crappy "safety (suicide) levers". These have a "quick release" block at the top of the lever allowing more clearance if you need to remove a wheel that is inflated. Some will have the original hoods, if not, the "Cane Creek" hoods are very nice. There are some levers that have barrell adjusters on top. I don't think you need them, the stock barrell adjusters on the Raleigh work just fine if the brakes are adjusted properly.
https://theeverydaycyclist.wordpress...inmann-levers/
