aero brake lever installation
12-13-08 | 11:51 PM
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aero brake lever installation
high there guys, dont know if i am posting in right section, i have a nikishi custome sport, gonna throw some aero brake levers on there.
Can i use any brake cable or does it have to be a specific type, how do i know what legth cable to buy if i have to buy a different one?
Do i install the brake lever and then install the tape on the bar? is there a special way i shoulld install tape on bars?
Thanks again guys, youre always great help, i tried running a search on the forum but i couldnt get my questions answered
Can i use any brake cable or does it have to be a specific type, how do i know what legth cable to buy if i have to buy a different one?
Do i install the brake lever and then install the tape on the bar? is there a special way i shoulld install tape on bars?
Thanks again guys, youre always great help, i tried running a search on the forum but i couldnt get my questions answered
12-14-08 | 12:07 AM
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Regular brake cable should work. Put the lever on and then put a few pieces of electrical tape to hold the cable housing to the bars, and then tape the bars. There should be some sort of thorough instructions or tutorial on the Park Tool website.
12-14-08 | 09:23 AM
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from sheldon ...
The usual set-up involves running the cables along the inside of the upper part of the handlebar, tightly secured to the bar with tape. It is important that the housing be tightly wrapped against the handlebar, or the braking may be spongy.
To ensure firm contact of the housing against the stop inside the brake lever, the cables should be fully connected and put under tension before they are taped down. One good way to do this is to use a toe strap to hold the brake lever tightly applied while securing the section of housing that runs along the handlebar. It is good practice to use electrical tape or other adhesive tape to secure the cable housing against the handlebar. If you do so, it is easier to apply the normal handlebar tape afterwards, or to replace the handlebar tape at a later date.
To ensure firm contact of the housing against the stop inside the brake lever, the cables should be fully connected and put under tension before they are taped down. One good way to do this is to use a toe strap to hold the brake lever tightly applied while securing the section of housing that runs along the handlebar. It is good practice to use electrical tape or other adhesive tape to secure the cable housing against the handlebar. If you do so, it is easier to apply the normal handlebar tape afterwards, or to replace the handlebar tape at a later date.
