Joined: Nov 2005
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From: NW Ohio
Bikes: 1984 Miyata 310, 1986 Schwinn Sierra, 1987 Ross Mt. Hood, 1988 Schwinn LeTour, 1988 Trek 400T, 1981 Fuji S12-1977 Univega Grand Rally, S LTD, 1973 Sears Free Spirit 531, 197? FW Evans
I have used mountain bike levers for flat bars, as long as they are for cantilever brakes and NOT for V brakes. I am using Nashbar "Jail" levers that are switchable between Cantilevers and V brakes. V brake levers pull too much cable and therefore don't give you enough leverage.