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Old 11-05-09 | 09:59 AM
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Bikes: Bedford, IF, Hampsten, DeSalvo, Intense Carbine 27.5, Raleigh Sports, Bianchi C.u.S.S, Soma DC Disc, Bill Boston Tandem

The cheap aero levers are certainly an option but I don't really love the look on vintage bikes. Cutting them off is another option, but will probably be a last resort. I was hoping there was an online source (like loose screws maybe) that would have the pivots.

Originally Posted by BLUMEANIE
On this bike - Link to a huge pic - I cut them down and put the screw back in. Worked fine. They're soft aluminum so the screw will thread itself if it runs out of remaining existing threads.
Funny I have that EXACT same Grand Prix...not in quite as nice shape and is currently spending time alone in the basement being punished for having a stuck seat post.


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