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Old March 29th 18, 07:50 PM posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Default Long Brake Levers

On 03/23/2018 12:00 AM, sms wrote:
On 3/20/2018 1:45 PM, sms wrote:
On my DaHon Speed TR folder, it had brake levers, branded DaHon with a
longer handle than other levers I've seen, about 1" longer. One of the
levers broke in half and I haven't been able to find a suitable
replacement.

DaHon was no help in getting a replacement, ever since Pete Mole
passed away the company has been in decline in the U.S..

I replaced both of the levers with
https://www.bikenashbar.com/cycling/nashbar-deluxe-mountain-bike-brake-levers-ns-adbl-base
but the levers are too short.

Where can I find longer brake levers?


Pretty amazing to search for brake levers.

I have seen 2 finger, 3 finger, 3.5 finger, and 4 finger models.

It's very hard to find a 4 finger V-Brake/Linear version that is
purchasable. Most are caliper and cantilever only.

I found two that claim to be 4-Finger:
1. XLC-BL-V05
2. Saccon Shimano Nexus V-brake 4-finger silver / bl (not available in
U.S.).


That was my experience. It's not that I don't think 2/3 finger brakes
work, but when it's -15 and I'm wearing ski gloves they become 1/2
finger brakes. Added to which, I *like* 4 finger levers :-(
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