What levers are these and should I replace them?
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The problem I ran into running old non-aero levers with SLR brakes is that I would have to 'flip' the levers back to the starting position after braking. SLR levers have a return spring in them, and the brakes have a lighter return spring, as T-Mar noted. Braking was fine, as I recall.
You may be able to alleviate your problem with lever reset by switching the orientation of these blocks for the higher spring tension setting, though at some expense of the light feel and modulation of the SLR setting. If the blocks are set in the higher spring retention position on his calipers, it might also explain why the OP considers them to be satisfactory with the SR levers.
Traditional brake caliper performance can be improved by duplicating the friction reducing function of these blocks. A short piece of the Teflon liner from brake cable housing can simply be slipped over the spring end to reduce the friction between it and the anchor. This also eliminates the dirt build-up associated with the alternative of greasing or oiling the spring-anchor interface.
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The Super Record levers were the same as Record levers except that they were drilled out. They used a slightly thicker gauge of aluminum to make up the strength, so ironically they were very slightly heavier.
There was never a NR brake lever or brake set. Below Record/Super Record was Gran Sport. I can't remember if those levers were different than record or not, but they came with black hoods.
There was never a NR brake lever or brake set. Below Record/Super Record was Gran Sport. I can't remember if those levers were different than record or not, but they came with black hoods.
Gran Sport brake levers looked similar to Record but didn't have the box outline around the brand name.
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Among the Campagnolo variants are the only differences brake hood color, drilled holes, and logo? No functional or materials difference and made to equal quality?
OPs levers, I think, are gorgeous. If I had those I'd be tempted to build a bike around them.
OPs levers, I think, are gorgeous. If I had those I'd be tempted to build a bike around them.
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To me, it does. Lots. Cheers, Eric
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