Options for drop brake levers

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10-31-09 | 11:03 AM

meatvision

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Options for drop brake levers

What are my options for brake levers on drop bars? I've got a fixed gera and I don't like the BMX-style levers, as I'm usually in the drop position. Right now my bike has the stock hoodless brake lever but I'm thinking about getting a new hooded one and wrap over the cable. Are there bar-end brake levers for drop bars that are long enough to get the feel of a normal drop bar lever? This is killing me!

10-31-09 | 11:44 AM

fuzz2050

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Tektro R200s

Once you start going on longer rides you will appreciate the variety of hand positions these offer you.

They also only cost $20.

10-31-09 | 08:33 PM

mcgreivey

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^ What he said.

10-31-09 | 09:20 PM

zacster

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Bikes: Kuota Kredo/Chorus, Trek 7000 commuter, Trek 8000 MTB and a few others

Yup, what he said. You'll have to spend a lot more to get anything anywhere near as good.

11-01-09 | 06:43 AM

Retro Grouch

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From: St Peters, Missouri

Bikes: Catrike 559 I own some others but they don't get ridden very much.

What have you got for tradeing stock?

I have a pair of 105 aero levers that I'm not using. I'd much rather trade for equivlent value bike stuff than sell them. PM me if you're interested.