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Old 05-25-06, 02:56 PM
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Gizmo for 2 levers, 1 caliper

I'm looking for a gizmo (somewhat like a reverse cable splitter) which will allow me to operate only my front brake using either the left or right side brake lever. Does such a thing exist? Thanks....
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Search the SS/FG forum it gets brought up every two months or so.

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Search the SS/FG forum it gets brought up every two months or so.

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Thanks......I didn't post this over there because I didn't want to get thrown out of there for running a front brake...
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Here you go: https://jtekengineering.com/AeroBrake.htm
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https://www.fixedgeargallery.com/reso...ens/brakes.htm
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There's always the Primo Pervert:

https://www.danscomp.com/cgi-bin/haze...IL&item=512039

It's made for custom length gyro cables on BMX bikes, but I bet it would also work in reverse.
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Thank you all for the links! I like the Jtek double control splitter but not the price. Perhaps I can rig something up like in FGG. The BMX splitter does not look like it'll work in reverse...

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Originally Posted by The Fixer
Thank you all for the links! I like the Jtek double control splitter but not the price. Perhaps I can rig something up like in FGG. The BMX splitter does not look like it'll work in reverse...

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I don't see why the one I posted wouldn't work as a 2-1 splitter instead of a 1-2. It's still pulling cable, just the other way. Maybe I'm missing something?
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BMX cable splitters like that one are dependent on the springs to keep the moving bit level. A regular gyro cable splitter should work but they have a fair bit of internal friction and you can't adjust their length.
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