malke

Hi,

I'm going to buy a Nitto B-201 (riser) handlebar (25.4mm) for my fixie, and since it's my first fixie I'm gonna need a front brake.

The problem is, that I would like to cut the bar quite narrow and I would like the brake lever to as close to the stem as possible.
What brake lever whould you suggest me? - I think I'm looking for some kind of 2-finger lever, but I'm open for anything.

Best regards
Malik, Sweden

ZiP0082

If you are looking for pretty tiny levers, there's the

Diatech Gold Finger
https://www.ebikestop.com/diatech_gol...ver-BR9025.php

Paul E-Lever
https://www.universalcycles.com/shopp...s.php?id=21081

malke

Thank you ZiP0082 - those from Paul, I had my eye on looks very fine. I'm concerned about the geometri caus' I want the brakelever right next to the stem and the fact that I'm gonna buy a riser bar.

Another thing I just came up with is: I'm gonna get a pair of Phil Wood hubs and I've been looking for the Mavic CXP33 rims - does it sounds like a good match? Or are their better hubs/rims on the market for same/less price?

Best regards
Malik

solbrothers

get a flatbar

malke

solbrothers

hahahahah really though. you can run them as narrow as you want and still have brakes

malke

solbrother: the thing is that I do prefer the comfort of a riser btw having a straight bar so narrow with pink gribs, just looks like to pr*cks

solbrothers

hahaha they are red. they look pink in the pic. although, theyd be more badass in pink

malke

Yeah they really looked pink to me. Is' it your fix?

I was more thiking some handlebar-width like this

solbrothers

yes, that is my motobecane messenger

malke

Nice though it's hard for your arms with much narrow bar? - hmm..you might used to it know?

solbrothers

ive since switched to a 5" riser bar LOL

sunburst

OK, where do you get the red/pink grips? I need some (or yellow or green).

metaljim

why put the lever near the stem on risers? you really only have one hand position with risers, so why not put it where you can reach it without grabbing the bend like a dumbass? i know it's a fixed gear so you can brake with just the rear, but if you're going to do something, why not do it right?

ZiP0082

I do agree with this. having it closer to the grips is easier to grab in emergencies. here's mine:

malke

Yeah you guys might be right about that.. I just thought it would look more clean with the lever as close to the stem as possible

hanjin

That picture doesn't have the same hard core feel it would without the family in the background. Though you bike seems to have them quite worried. Just an observation.

sedition

Something to think about....chances are that if you going to need to use the break it is going to be in those "oh sh*t" moments. When those happen, stability is key. You will be able to retain much more stability if your hands are a bit further out from the stem. The faster you are going, and the harder you brake, the more stability is reduced with your hands close to the stem.

solbrothers

lol, its just the picture, they are red. but they are just bmx grips from the lbs

sedition

Really nice bike. What is the frame?

malke

Thank you very much for your input

NewYorkMantle

the point of having an emergency brake is to quickly stop in unanticipated situations. don't run one at all if you're not going to mount it practically.

metaljim

the lever would really look better at the end of your grip. near the stem it would look lonely and dejected. besides, the way the lever is angled out, it would be too hard to grip since your hand would be in the curve, with the lever mounted on the bottom flat. too far to reach.

ZiP0082

haha, true it was at the Bay Ridge, Brooklyn pier, definitely family-friendly location.

Thanks, it's a Kilo TT, purchased as complete, and I've been swapping a lot of stuff.

malke

Actually that was my point with this topic: are there any lever that follow the curve from a riser bar (well guess not after all)