Are there such things as extensions to add on brake levers?
10-12-17 | 01:20 AM
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Are there such things as extensions to add on brake levers?
I like my hoods pointed up, which makes the brake levers harder to reach while in the drops.
Is there such a thing as a contraption that clips onto the ends of the brake levers so that they extend further down and back (to follow the curve of the handlebar)
Plz no suggestions about handlebar setup this time, just "yes" or "no" if such a things exists.
Thanks
Is there such a thing as a contraption that clips onto the ends of the brake levers so that they extend further down and back (to follow the curve of the handlebar)
Plz no suggestions about handlebar setup this time, just "yes" or "no" if such a things exists.
Thanks
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10-12-17 | 01:39 AM
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As asked.
NO.
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10-12-17 | 04:16 AM
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AFAIK - no.
And I doubt any could be made to work.
When you extend a lever, you will also have to extend its distance from the bar.
Levers move in an arc. If you extend one while keeping the end at the same distance from the bar you’ll reduce travel. Any tall extension is likely to bottom out before giving good braking.
And if you allow the lever extension to keep curving out, reach will soon become an issue.
And I doubt any could be made to work.
When you extend a lever, you will also have to extend its distance from the bar.
Levers move in an arc. If you extend one while keeping the end at the same distance from the bar you’ll reduce travel. Any tall extension is likely to bottom out before giving good braking.
And if you allow the lever extension to keep curving out, reach will soon become an issue.
10-12-17 | 05:04 AM
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10-12-17 | 06:31 AM
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some shimano levers are capable of having a spacer or wedge inserted above the lever to help adjust reach.
I know my 105 (5700) set came with two options plus not having the wedge (3 positions).
https://totalwomenscycling.com/road-...6o0CKKelemv.97
I know my 105 (5700) set came with two options plus not having the wedge (3 positions).
https://totalwomenscycling.com/road-...6o0CKKelemv.97
