Brake Levers
05-12-09, 12:27 PM
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I just got some of the Tektro compacts. I have them mounted on my Ritchey Biomax bars that I haven't put on my bike yet. But I like the feel of them and all I hear are good things.
About that cloth shellac tape stuff. I personally think it looks awful and painful.
About that cloth shellac tape stuff. I personally think it looks awful and painful.
05-12-09, 04:24 PM
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Does anyone know if there is a non-brifter cross style lever that has quick release incorporated? I want to use bullhorns, but just found out the Campy brakes I bought on Ebay are designed to be used with levers with QR.
05-12-09, 04:30 PM
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The Cane Creek SCR-5 levers have a quick release. They have fairly fat hoods, but if you don't mind that they're pretty nice.
05-12-09, 05:14 PM
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he's looking for cx levers...
if you cant find cx levers with a QR, then maybe just use the barrel adjuster & release some air when you need to remove your wheel..?
if you cant find cx levers with a QR, then maybe just use the barrel adjuster & release some air when you need to remove your wheel..?
05-12-09, 06:34 PM
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05-12-09, 07:36 PM
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05-12-09, 08:25 PM
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05-12-09, 09:48 PM
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I don't know personally I think the fewer the levers the better. I like the look of one but zero look even better. However, I am in the process of my first SS/FG conversion and will mostly be riding SS so I'll be using the front brake.
05-12-09, 10:34 PM
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Not much fun, since I ride in the in the city and often have to remove a wheel and lock up several times a a day. Looks like I may be buying another brand of brakes, or switching to vintage Campy records.
05-12-09, 11:35 PM
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yeah, that would suck then.
just flip 'em on the CL & buy something with a QR.
too bad, though. I've purchased plenty of stuff without researching
& ending up selling them - always a pita.
just flip 'em on the CL & buy something with a QR.
too bad, though. I've purchased plenty of stuff without researching
& ending up selling them - always a pita.
