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Trek 7.2 FX new fork + drop handlerbars upgrade

Old 08-19-10, 01:43 PM
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Trek 7.2 FX new fork + drop handlerbars upgrade

My Trek 7.2 FX commuter has been badly vandalized. Someone probably kicked/jumped on the front wheel. Besides replacing a tacoed wheel and bent fork I wanted to take this opportunity to upgrade to drop handle bars.

I found a Nitto 105 locally for cheap and am looking for suggestions on fork, stem, brake levers, bar end shifters, etc.

I found really good info here
https://www.bikeforums.net/archive/in.../t-578606.html

I'm planning to buy the following

Tektro RL520 levers
https://www.tektro.com/02products/11rl.php


Shimano 8-speed bar end shifters
https://www.amazon.com/Shimano-SL-BS6.../dp/B000F5EFOC

Nashbar fork
https://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product..._10000__200456

I'll work on the bike at a bike co-op so access to tools won't be an issue. I appreciate any suggestions you may have.
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Old 08-19-10, 02:19 PM
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Try to find out what the rake on your current fork is and see whether this is similar to the replacement. The axle drop-out to crown race distance should also be similar to make sure that the bike's handling won't change.

I'm using a pair of those levers, and can vow that they work and feel very good.
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Thanks. I have learned so much about brake types/levers compatibility in the past few days.

I emailed Trek and thankfully got the fork specs from them; went with the Forte Axis Carbon fork which doesn't have v-brake mounts. Can I use the Tektro RL520 levers with caliper brakes? What are my options here?

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Old 08-24-10, 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by noobike
Can I use the Tektro RL520 levers with caliper brakes?
Can - yes. Recommended - no. Wire pull is different, so brake feel is different. Some are happy with it though.

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What are my options here?
Pretty much any "regular" drop bar brake lever meant for canti-caliper brakes.
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The Tektro R200 levers work with caliper brakes. Nice levers for the money.
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