Originally Posted by
Raleigh74
I was planning on using some new Tektro RL340 levers. Mainly because I need the quick release at the lever, but also I’ve never put modern levers on a vintage frame and wanted to see if I love it or hate it.
FWIW I used Tektros on my Nishiki Cresta GT and love the more substantial hoods to grab on the Tektros versus the smaller Dia-Compe stock non aero levers. I do have bikes I run with stock non aero levers but I like the chunkier feel of the tektros. YMMV.
Lovely Torpado. I had an entry level Alpha from the early 70s pass through my hands but yours is much nicer.