Installing brake levers to new bullhorn - noob question
12-11-10, 01:26 AM
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Installing brake levers to new bullhorn - noob question
Hi All,
I'm trying to setup new brake levers on my new handlebar and a bit confused as to how I should route the cabling for it.
My current setup is this:
New setup is this:
Here's a closeup:
My question is which end of the lever do I insert the cabling through first? 1 or 2? The way it's setup on my bars I would think #1 since I've seen it on other bikes like this:
I'm trying to wrap my head around how this works. If the cable goes through hole #1 and out through #2 and secured at #2 location, wouldn't pulling the lever merely just slide it along the cable rather than pull on it?
Also 2nd part of my thread is...I don't think this lever is the appropriate lever since it looks pretty weak and seems to be made as a 2ndary set of levers if you already have a primary set. Am I correct? Also can I reuse the same cable in my existing setup or do I need new parts to make it work with the new lever?
Sorry for the stupid questions.
I'm trying to setup new brake levers on my new handlebar and a bit confused as to how I should route the cabling for it.
My current setup is this:
New setup is this:
Here's a closeup:
My question is which end of the lever do I insert the cabling through first? 1 or 2? The way it's setup on my bars I would think #1 since I've seen it on other bikes like this:
I'm trying to wrap my head around how this works. If the cable goes through hole #1 and out through #2 and secured at #2 location, wouldn't pulling the lever merely just slide it along the cable rather than pull on it?
Also 2nd part of my thread is...I don't think this lever is the appropriate lever since it looks pretty weak and seems to be made as a 2ndary set of levers if you already have a primary set. Am I correct? Also can I reuse the same cable in my existing setup or do I need new parts to make it work with the new lever?
Sorry for the stupid questions.
12-11-10, 01:46 AM
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you insert the cable through #2 and the anchor will rest there.
take a look at the picture in this link.
https://www.bikepro.com/products/brak...nnerwire.shtml
you want the two stepped anchor end, so you would cut off the other end with cable cutters, because that's for MTB levers.
Those types of cross levers work by compressing the cable housing, instead of pulling on the cable itself. The end effect is the same.
take a look at the picture in this link.
https://www.bikepro.com/products/brak...nnerwire.shtml
you want the two stepped anchor end, so you would cut off the other end with cable cutters, because that's for MTB levers.
Those types of cross levers work by compressing the cable housing, instead of pulling on the cable itself. The end effect is the same.
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you insert the cable through #2 and the anchor will rest there.
take a look at the picture in this link.
https://www.bikepro.com/products/brak...nnerwire.shtml
you want the two stepped anchor end, so you would cut off the other end with cable cutters, because that's for MTB levers.
Those types of cross levers work by compressing the cable housing, instead of pulling on the cable itself. The end effect is the same.
take a look at the picture in this link.
https://www.bikepro.com/products/brak...nnerwire.shtml
you want the two stepped anchor end, so you would cut off the other end with cable cutters, because that's for MTB levers.
Those types of cross levers work by compressing the cable housing, instead of pulling on the cable itself. The end effect is the same.
Interesting. So would I need new cable housing? Do you think my existing brake cable has those ends like the one in the link you posted? I'm hoping to be able to re-use the components.
Also what's the best way for removing the existing brake? Unwrap the bars and start from there? Anything I need to watch out for?
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yeah, it should be pretty straight forward swap. Just unwrap to access the cables and brake cable housing.
You'll need to cut down the housing and cable to match the new length, but it doesn't cost much to go with a new set of cables and cable housing. Usually, it's recommended to swap out cables and housing entirely when you change them, but if they're brand new, it's not a big deal to reuse them.
check here for things to watch out for: https://www.sheldonbrown.com/cables.html
You'll need to cut down the housing and cable to match the new length, but it doesn't cost much to go with a new set of cables and cable housing. Usually, it's recommended to swap out cables and housing entirely when you change them, but if they're brand new, it's not a big deal to reuse them.
check here for things to watch out for: https://www.sheldonbrown.com/cables.html
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12-11-10, 03:27 PM
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Usually the aero levers like on your original bars do not use ferrules on the end of the housing where they sit in the levers. So if you use your old housings you'll need to get a couple of new ferrules from the bike shop to let the housings seat nicely in the new levers.
It's your choice of where to put the levers of course but I'm not a big fan of the brake levers in like you are going to use them. I've got bullhorns on my Redline 925 but the bike uses the TT style levers on the ends of the horns where I keep my hands most of the time. It's always a good idea to mount the levers where you keep your hands the majority of the time when riding in conditions where you would need your brakes. For most of us that is not in on the cross bar part of the bars. But as I say, it's your choice.
This is the more typical setup for bullhorn bars and brake levers that uses TT style barend levers. The bars in this case are a dropped bullhorn but you can get the idea.
It's your choice of where to put the levers of course but I'm not a big fan of the brake levers in like you are going to use them. I've got bullhorns on my Redline 925 but the bike uses the TT style levers on the ends of the horns where I keep my hands most of the time. It's always a good idea to mount the levers where you keep your hands the majority of the time when riding in conditions where you would need your brakes. For most of us that is not in on the cross bar part of the bars. But as I say, it's your choice.
This is the more typical setup for bullhorn bars and brake levers that uses TT style barend levers. The bars in this case are a dropped bullhorn but you can get the idea.
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