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Old 05-19-06, 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by ItsJustMe
Yeah, I think I saw someone around here call them "interrupter" brake levers yesterday.
Yes, and they're also called "cyclocross" or "cross" levers after the racing that popularized them. They're essentially spliced into the middle of the existing brake cables and can be easily retrofitted onto any drop bar bike. I think I've seen them for around $40 for a nice pair and probably cheaper on the net.

EDIT: Here's the link to explain all...https://sheldonbrown.com/gloss_i-k.html#interrupter
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Old 05-19-06, 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Jarery
Is it wrapped around the brake handle or is it somehow mounted to the pivot pin?

My incedibell only has a tube type mount, with a rubber strip so it can fit 2 diameters of tubing. Hows the brake mount system work ?

That bell is mounted to the pivot you see on the right interrupter lever. Essentially the bell becomes the bolt too.
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Old 05-19-06, 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by rat_factory
... Squeaking brakes work well too, but I find them to be embarrassing when i'm around other cyclists. That and you can't sneak around very well either.
That is why you have to be a master mechanic who can adjust them to squeek only when you lightly touch the brake but make no noise at all when you are really braking. It is hard to adjust just right.
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Old 05-19-06, 05:33 PM
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Ha Ha! I finally have a chance to show off my bell mount. Easly accessible from the hoods or drops. The wrench at my LBS said its the first "ergo" bell he'd ever seen.
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Old 05-19-06, 06:57 PM
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I saw this bar-end bell on eBay while looking for something else entirely:

https://cgi.ebay.com/BAR-END-Classic-...QQcmdZViewItem
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