BROMPTON Brake lever switch question..
08-05-20, 04:46 AM
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Be careful, Litepro levers are normally meant for V-brakes, not for road caliper.
I would recommend Ridea brake lever for road caliper. They are lightweight and much stiffer than the original Brompton brake levers, so they improve the braking performances too.
I would recommend Ridea brake lever for road caliper. They are lightweight and much stiffer than the original Brompton brake levers, so they improve the braking performances too.
08-05-20, 07:51 AM
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I buy 10 foot lengths of Jagwire and cut to fit. Jagwire makes a cable housing than combines linear (derailleur style) and wrap around steel stiffeners which work much better for me for the rear brake in terms of getting the brake to release. I don't use the 2 piece front brake setup with a gatherer and merely route the cable in front of the handlebar stem. As long as any of the cables, either .brakes or shifters, are long enough to make the fold they all work fine. I replaced my original 2010 Brompton brake levers with some $20 Tektro copies that are hinged to allow for installation or removal without taking off the grips. They work fine as well.
