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two pairs of brake levers ?
Hi,
I am doing my first bike build. It is a road bike using 105 group set but with Avid bb7 brakes.
I wanted to have lever brakes on the bars in addition to the 105 shifters.
Is this possible and can anyone recommend a set.
Also how easy is it and are there any tips.
Thanks.
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Thanks for everyone's help.
I was puzzled by the difference between these and normal MB levers. I didn't know what they were called and I had trouble searching for information.
The video is just the thing, then I will choose between the three mentioned.
Thanks again.
Tektro make a set too - as found on the Giant Revolt series of bikes. RL720 I think they are.
As long as your shifters have internal cabling, a pair of "Sissy Levers" would solve this for you...
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/cane-creek-crosstop-brake-levers/
I prefer Cross Brakes For Pave-Crushing Heros
There's a half decent video on this over on velonews
http://velonews.competitor.com/2015/05/video/ask-a-mechanic-installing-s...