Tektro brake levers?
06-16-14 | 09:57 AM
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Tektro brake levers?
https://www.flickr.com/photos/rattle...n/photostream/
Can somebody please tell me for sure whether or not these are current-production Tektro brake levers and the specific model number? I can't identify them from the Tektro web site. The shape appears to approximate Shimano brifters more than any other Tektro levers I've seen. Thanks.
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Can somebody please tell me for sure whether or not these are current-production Tektro brake levers and the specific model number? I can't identify them from the Tektro web site. The shape appears to approximate Shimano brifters more than any other Tektro levers I've seen. Thanks.
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06-16-14 | 10:06 AM
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Looks like RL340. I have a pair myself. Model number should be printed on the inside of the lever
And in fact my 340s came stock on a Cross Check I used to own so if those came on that Cross Check in the photo they are most likely RL340
And in fact my 340s came stock on a Cross Check I used to own so if those came on that Cross Check in the photo they are most likely RL340
06-16-14 | 10:16 AM
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I think you're right. I have some, too.
Amazon.com : Tektro RL340 Ergo Brake Levers Black/Silver : Bike Brake Levers : Sports & Outdoors
OP, be aware that the lever blades flare to the outside a little, to make braking from the drops easier.
06-16-14 | 10:29 AM
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I'm sure you're both right--Thank you!
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06-16-14 | 01:21 PM
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06-16-14 | 09:50 PM
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I own one really strange pair of Tektro levers - they have the large hoods of the RL340, but the levers/blades are from the older R200 (the silver lever in the photo ClarkinHawaii posted).
06-17-14 | 04:21 PM
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06-18-14 | 02:37 PM
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06-18-14 | 03:58 PM
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Oh hai, that's my photo lol
They are indeed the brake levers that came stock on my Cross-Check.
Details can be found here: Cross-Check | Bikes | Surly Bikes
long story short:
and mine is a 52" frame so its the RL340
They are indeed the brake levers that came stock on my Cross-Check.
Details can be found here: Cross-Check | Bikes | Surly Bikes
long story short:
Brake Levers
Tektro RL341 short reach on 42, 46 & 50mm frames, RL340 standard reach on all others
Tektro RL341 short reach on 42, 46 & 50mm frames, RL340 standard reach on all others
06-18-14 | 08:06 PM
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