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Performance of 'safety levers' [duplicate]
How do safety levers work exactly?
When installed properly, what is their braking performance? What about when installed improperly?
What faults do they have?
How ergonomic are they? How good of a fit ...
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Are there downsides to cross-top brake levers? Compatible with all mechanical-hydraulic disc brakes?
I have a Genesis Croix de Fer 20 from a few years ago with the following specs:
Brakes: TRP HY-RD mechanical-hydraulic caliper w/160mm TR160 rotors
Levers: Shimano Tiagra ST-4700
I would like to fit ...
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Braking on a vintage road bike
I recently bought a vintage Gitane road bike. I understand that in the 70s and 80s they sold a lot of these road bikes with drop handle bars. Sometimes they came with the extra lever for an easier ...
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