Garth,
Perfect, exactly the info I was looking for. Thanks. I'm bummed
about the FL730, as the quick release is a nice problem solver.
I've got a pair of Dia Compe SS-5 Mark II's (geez, I'm a geek) on the
way from another list member. I'll give those a shot.
Ginz
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Ginz,
The Tektros that I use (aka Performance Bike Forte Team levers aka
Tektro RT354AG) have a 2 position adjustable pull(linear/canti).
That's what the nut is for on the beginning of the lever arm. The
FL730 does not appear to have this, like many of their seemingly
infinite number of brake
Back to the original post of Ginz .. Tekto levers are fine. . .
nothing wrong with them.
I don't know what model of Tekto levers you bought from VO(none
currently listed), but the Tekro's I'm familiar with have a setting
for V brakes OR Cantilver. Are you sure you have them set for Canti's?
Hmm, the VO model is Tektro FL730. The website said calipers or
cantis. No mention of v-brakes. I honestly paid no attention to
whether there was a v-brake setting. How does that normally work? Is
there a switch or is there a different anchor point for the cable
head?
I should give it a look
Ginz
I've had levers with an adjuster dial that allows you to pull the
cable head farther away from the pivot for V-brakes, or bring it
closer to the pivot for calipers and cantis. I've had other levers
with a spacer that you invert to do the same thing. Paul cross top
levers actually have two
Here's a link to the Tektro website which seems to indicate the FL730
brake levers are for mini-v and caliper brakes?
http://tektro.com/02products/10ql.php
On Jun 2, 2:58 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
Ginz
I've had levers with an adjuster dial that allows you to pull the
cable head
Ginz,
I'm using Paul Canti Levers on one of my bikes. Sorta spendy, but
worth every penny: http://www.paulcomp.com/cantilever.html
Alex
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Never had them but always thought Cantis used normal short pull
levers.
In any event, I believe Tektro makes the VO levers along with some of
the other small brands. Dia Compe make their own.
On Jun 1, 8:47 am, Ginz theg...@gmail.com wrote:
Hello Folks,
Is anyone able to compare the Tektro
I use Cane Creek flat top levers (for canti's) on one bike. They work
well and are solidly constructed.
I use the Tektro levers a Surly Big Dummy, running v-brakes and discs.
They are good levers that work with v's and traditional canti's. No
issues.
Dave
On Jun 1, 6:47 am, Ginz
What would be a good vintage model to look for on eBay? Suntour?
Shimano?
If you can find a good pair of Dia Compes, I would go with them over
Suntour or Shimano. Vintage Campy calipers tend not to stop your bike
(but sure look good not doing anything). On the other hand, the
levers are very
I have a pair of retro $28 Origin 8 4-finger levers that work very
well on my Atlantis with Paul canti's.
http://picasaweb.google.com/mitch.browne/Atlantis#
I also have a set of 4 finger Tektro's that I haven't installed yet
that look very similar. I can find out model number if you're
On the other hand, the levers are very good (if pricey).
Should also add the Campy Record Mtb levers are almost impossible to
find in any event.
On Jun 1, 9:50 am, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote:
What would be a good vintage model to look for on eBay? Suntour?
Shimano?
If you
How about older Shimano XT? Any good? NOS Suntours are going for
ridiculous money. Ridiculous.
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NOS Suntours are going for ridiculous money. Ridiculous.
Curious. I guess absence makes the heart grow fonder.
Shimano gets its share of lumps for drive trains. Their brakes and
levers have always been very highly regarded, if perhaps a bit on the
vanilla side of appearance. Probably easier
on 6/1/10 9:20 AM, Ginz at theg...@gmail.com wrote:
How about older Shimano XT? Any good? NOS Suntours are going for
ridiculous money. Ridiculous.
If you have any kind of Recyclery or similar used parts shop in your area,
there should be a plethora of canti-compatible levers. With the
The Cane Creek Flat Top lever looks to be the same as my Tektro-
branded lever from VO with the quick release and all.
Maybe I'll try playing with the straddle cable and see if I can't get
better action out of mine. I still don't like the play that is in the
lever pivot.
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The first generation Shimano XT are good leverl. I've seen them at
used bike shops a few times. The old Dia Compe's are still the bee's
knees. Started with them and went back to them back in the day.
Very lightweight and well made for the time.
Still, wouldn't mind finding a pair of Magura or
Wow I mean WOW. These are going for even more than the
Suntours. Then again, askin' ain't gettin'...
http://tinyurl.com/26znmxh
On Jun 1, 8:21 pm, EricP ericpl...@aol.com wrote:
The first generation Shimano XT are good leverl. I've seen them at
used bike shops a few times. The old
The only Campy ones I remember were the plastic levers from the first
run of mtb gear. Only saw one bike in person with those on and they
looked and felt cheap. (Probably worth a small mint now.)
Eric:
Believe you are thinking of the grey Campy Euclids, which appeared to
be designed for a
I'll look around for the Dia Compes. Any particular model?
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Not sure of the model names. Mid 80s. They look a lot like the
Shimanos in your earlier link. A little less delicate, however.
On Jun 1, 9:26 pm, Ginz theg...@gmail.com wrote:
I'll look around for the Dia Compes. Any particular model?
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