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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: Moose on July 31, 2005, 05:16 PM

Title: Brake levers?
Post by: Moose on July 31, 2005, 05:16 PM

Why are some not 'V' brake compatible?

Title: Re: Brake levers?
Post by: Rombloke on July 31, 2005, 06:36 PM

surely all levers are compatible with all brakes...doesnt it just depend on the cable ends at the lever....?????

Dave

Title: Re: Brake levers?
Post by: Moose on July 31, 2005, 06:55 PM

My thoughts exactly, so why do some say 'V' brake compatible' or 'Not V-Brake compatible'?

Title: Re: Brake levers?
Post by: Dingobmxer on July 31, 2005, 07:32 PM

Its the distance from the pivot point of the lever to where the cable is situated, (& how much cable is pulled) there are two different  types, use the wrong one and the brakes are mushy and dont work
Hope this helps?
 :) DINGO :)

Title: Re: Brake levers?
Post by: theRuler on August 01, 2005, 05:11 PM

v brakes require a different pull length
if you use normal levers they just dont get the pull right

Title: Re: Brake levers?
Post by: Rombloke on August 01, 2005, 05:37 PM

ok...moose you stupid fool...i knew really....not

now we all know

Dave