Please recommend a brake lever.
07-19-09, 09:36 AM
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Please recommend a brake lever.
Hey guys. I'm doing a flat bar-->drop bar conversion on my MTB commuter bike.
I was wondering if you can recommend a good bake lever in the $25 or less price range.
The bike has traditional canti brakes (the ones where it pulls up from the middle on the cable that connects the two brakes).
And no need for brifters. I already have bar ends shifters set up for this bike.
I like something with a relatively wide cross section so that I can rest my hands comfortably on it. Just to give you an idea. The rest of my order for this bike is coming from Jenson, so bonus points if it's a lever that they carry!
Thanks so much in advance for the info.
I was wondering if you can recommend a good bake lever in the $25 or less price range.
The bike has traditional canti brakes (the ones where it pulls up from the middle on the cable that connects the two brakes).
And no need for brifters. I already have bar ends shifters set up for this bike.
I like something with a relatively wide cross section so that I can rest my hands comfortably on it. Just to give you an idea. The rest of my order for this bike is coming from Jenson, so bonus points if it's a lever that they carry!
Thanks so much in advance for the info.
07-19-09, 10:20 AM
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about this Tektro R200A Ergo Brake Levers. found at jenson usa.com I use them on one of my bikes.
07-19-09, 10:24 AM
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+1 tektro R200 or R100
they're shaped like campagnolo levers.
the R100 is for smaller hands with a reduced reach.
they're shaped like campagnolo levers.
the R100 is for smaller hands with a reduced reach.
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07-19-09, 10:40 AM
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Tektro R200, great levers and a great price. Black or silver too!
07-21-09, 02:51 AM
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I use the R200 also, but make sure they will work with canti's. As long as they have enough pull they should. I use mine with their 736 calipers and they work great.
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I think you meant this link.
