View Poll Results: what kind of handlebars?
flat
8
12.12%
bullhorns
24
36.36%
drops
34
51.52%
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what handlebars
10-07-08 | 04:12 AM
#26
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What about a scenario where you only want a front brake? I'm used to riding road levers obviously, and yes that is definitely comfortable. I'm just curious what would the best option be then?
It would look rather silly to have a brake lever attached to nothing
, catch my drift?
It would look rather silly to have a brake lever attached to nothing
, catch my drift?Get a pair of tektro levers...you can find them for $20 and they are decent levers. Saw the right lever off, leaving just enough for your index finger to wrap around the front of the lever when you are holding onto the hood.. Thats what I did...works perfectly.
10-07-08 | 09:28 AM
#27
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From: nashville/conway
Bikes: late 2009 leader 721tr, 1992 trek oclv with da, 2010 specialized tarmac expert, QR Lucero Lite, NS Suburban 24''
im not able to visualize what you are explaining for your brake set up mihlbach.
where is hte brake being mounted? the top?
where is hte brake being mounted? the top?
10-07-08 | 09:43 AM
#28
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From: Orange County
Bikes: 2008 Raleigh Prestige / 1995 Bianchi Trofeo
I've got tektros on my langster right now. Personally I don't really like the hoods on them, I feel like my hands could fly forward right off the handlebars when I'm charging. Good idea though
10-07-08 | 05:49 PM
#31
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Road levers: The left lever is attached to the front brake. The right lever is sawed off (so it doesn't flop around, leaving only the hood and the very proximal end of the lever).
10-07-08 | 07:14 PM
#32
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alright yea that makes more sense. i think i might go with some nitto drops and run a cross lever for the front brake and wrap all the drops
