RE: [RBW] TRP Brake Levers?
+1 They are absolutely great. Slightly unconventional shape of the levers makes it especially easy (mor me, anyway) to brake from the hoods. -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of brian feltovich Sent: Monday, May 21, 2012 1:29 AM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] TRP Brake Levers? I put them on a bike a few months ago and have been happy with them. The hoods are comfortable and the levers have a nice feel to them. In all honesty, I bought them for aesthetic reasons: the gum hoods and the drilled levers appealed to me. The fact that they are comfortable and work well is just icing on the cake. Brian Park City -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/BgdDrG_9tssJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- To ensure compliance with Treasury Department regulations, we advise you that, unless otherwise expressly indicated, any federal tax advice contained in this message was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding tax-related penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or applicable state or local tax law provisions or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any tax-related matters addressed herein. This email (and any attachments thereto) is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this email (and any attachments thereto) is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error please immediately notify me at (212) 735-3000 and permanently delete the original email (and any copy of any email) and any printout thereof. Further information about the firm, a list of the Partners and their professional qualifications will be provided upon request. == -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] TRP Brake Levers?
As others point out are you trying to solve a problem or just want something different? I just got a pair because all my bikes only have non-aero levers and anted something different. I don't have them ona bike yet but the bodies feel good in the hand, the levers feel a little thin,but nothing too concerning. Brake levers fall into the category of parts where there's really only marginal improvements over time, these do have a few things going for them. -shape of the hoods is a little bigger to grab onto -strong return spring, which is not needed with side pulls but helps with cantis that don't always retract the lever. -recessed button quick release, elegant solution to a quick release, but no more functional then the dia compe quick release -offset levers make braking from the hoods or drops optimized (I think, I have not tried them yet) These are all pretty minor and I would argue hard to justify the big price difference from the regular tektros. Of course if you value the aesthetics, then they may be worth it since there are no other levers with a similar design. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/5SEkElY92vEJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] TRP Brake Levers?
The black ones aren't that much more expensive ($60). The gum ones are $50 more (I couldn't justify it, although I somehow justified a lugged stem and seatpost :). I find them to be comfortable and braking from the drops is good. Toshi On Mon, May 21, 2012 at 8:44 AM, Minh mgiangs...@gmail.com wrote: [...] These are all pretty minor and I would argue hard to justify the big price difference from the regular tektros. Of course if you value the aesthetics, then they may be worth it since there are no other levers with a similar design. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] TRP Brake Levers?
Any ride reports? I am about to do some cockpit work and before I re-wrap the bars I was thinking of upgrading my levers. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] TRP Brake Levers?
I put them on a bike a few months ago and have been happy with them. The hoods are comfortable and the levers have a nice feel to them. In all honesty, I bought them for aesthetic reasons: the gum hoods and the drilled levers appealed to me. The fact that they are comfortable and work well is just icing on the cake. Brian Park City -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/BgdDrG_9tssJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.