Non-aero brake levers shaped like aero brake levers?
03-28-23, 12:22 AM
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Non-aero brake levers shaped like aero brake levers?
I prefer to have the ability to change my brakes without having to retape my bars, but I find vintage non-aero brake levers somewhat uncomfortable. Any modern or vintage options that you all would recommend that have a shape closer to the Shimano aero brake lever?
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03-28-23, 07:17 AM
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Yes! Shimano made two series of SLR (modern pull) design brake levers, 1050 (105 series) and 6400 (tricolor 600 series).
Both have hoods shaped more like peer-period aero levers and they work very well with both single and dual pivot SLR calipers.
Mainly used in early series bikes sold in Europe, but occasionally show up in the US.
Both have hoods shaped more like peer-period aero levers and they work very well with both single and dual pivot SLR calipers.
Mainly used in early series bikes sold in Europe, but occasionally show up in the US.
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Originally Posted by rccardr
Yes! Shimano made two series of SLR (modern pull) design brake levers, 1050 (105 series) and 6400 (tricolor 600 series).
Both have hoods shaped more like peer-period aero levers and they work very well with both single and dual pivot SLR calipers.
Mainly used in early series bikes sold in Europe, but occasionally show up in the US.
Both have hoods shaped more like peer-period aero levers and they work very well with both single and dual pivot SLR calipers.
Mainly used in early series bikes sold in Europe, but occasionally show up in the US.
03-28-23, 11:39 AM
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Campagnolo made levers that could be used either way in the late eighties-early nineties, pre ergo power brifters. C Record, chorus, athena...
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03-28-23, 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by John D
Campagnolo made levers that could be used either way in the late eighties-early nineties, pre ergo power brifters. C Record, chorus, athena...
Originally Posted by SurferRosa
You've bought this brand and like the quality and feel? For the price, of course, I don't expect the world for $15.
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Originally Posted by Piff
You've bought this brand and like the quality and feel?
I bought two pair, thinking the first pair wouldn't last over one season, but they easily have.
