Brake Lever Question
#4
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why would you say it's stupid erichsia?
I guess to each his own - I think that bike looks pretty god damned sexy.
OMG! you guys aren't kidding! $50 for ONE?!
uhhh - might be a never mind on that one!
I guess to each his own - I think that bike looks pretty god damned sexy.
OMG! you guys aren't kidding! $50 for ONE?!
uhhh - might be a never mind on that one!
Last edited by y33dave; 02-03-10 at 08:29 PM.
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From: Ciudad de Vacas, Tejas
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Actually it's quite nice looking in the high polish version, just isn't meant to go on the end of the bar. Like most Paul stuff, it has the 4 suits motif.
https://www.paulcomp.com/images/eleverd2full.png
https://www.paulcomp.com/images/eleverd2full.png
#9
I do kinda like the internal routing, through the cork. It's nifty.
And the lever does look horribly out of place on that bike. As does the brake, and the Deep-v rims
Actually, I think that frame just looks out of place with those components.
And the lever does look horribly out of place on that bike. As does the brake, and the Deep-v rims
Actually, I think that frame just looks out of place with those components.
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It's just stupid to use any sort of equipment designed to have hidden cable routing, then run a big loop of cable out at the end. Also, that lever is tiny, probably uncomfortable to use, a cross lever, and incredibly overpriced.
#12
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From: beyond Thunderdome
Bikes: 82 Bianchi ECO Pista, Pake, Kilo TT, some *** bmx i found underneath an old house
why? cause if you want a reverse brake lever, just buy a reverse brake lever. don't re-purpose a chincy E-Brake that already looks totally out of place on this thing as it is. the cable routing makes it look jack-ass. like other people have noted, modern touches on a vintage frame w/ a Swallow and leather wraps looks weak. that's why I say it stupid.
#16
Your cog is slipping.



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From: Beverly MA
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Maybe it doesn't completely suck, but to me they look and feel very cheap (yes I've seen them in person and goddamnit I hate agreeing with erichsia). If I were ever paying that much (way too much) for a brake lever, "cheap" isn't how I'd want it to look/feel/be.
Besides, it's dumb as all hell on that bike.
Besides, it's dumb as all hell on that bike.
#17
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Bikes: 82 Bianchi ECO Pista, Pake, Kilo TT, some *** bmx i found underneath an old house
do you own one? I do. The only reason I use it is because I shelled out the money for it, and it's a ***** to put on & take off. unless you got one, your computational powers are severely compromised.
do you also hate:
1. kittens
2. hot chicks w/awesome racks
3. alcohol
4. bicycles
5. righteous poops
and
6. puppies?
because when you hate agreeing with me, you are also hating all those things as well. because I love those things. passionately.
also, your ass is hairy and gorss.
do you also hate:
1. kittens
2. hot chicks w/awesome racks
3. alcohol
4. bicycles
5. righteous poops
and
6. puppies?
because when you hate agreeing with me, you are also hating all those things as well. because I love those things. passionately.
also, your ass is hairy and gorss.
#19
Your cog is slipping.



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From: Beverly MA
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Hey man...you're the one looking at my ass (and thinking about it long after you've looked at it), not me.
Oh and by the way...
Oh and by the way...
Last edited by Scrodzilla; 02-04-10 at 05:22 PM.
#20
Your cog is slipping.



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From: Beverly MA
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