Thursday, September 9, 2010

Inverse Brake Levers

It's done. I swapped my old Velo-Orange Tourist Bar with a a set of Albatross bars that I salvaged from another bike. I installed the bars on a Nito Periscopa stem for a little extra height. I then topped everything off with a pair of Dia-Compe inverse levers and some old cloth bar tape that I bought a couple of years ago but never got around to using. The result is a bar with unencumbered hand space from the bar ends clear to the stem. It's very comfortable although I will be adding some cork bar tape before doing any long distance touring.

The tape doesn't really match anything on the bike, and to be I honest, I don't really care.




This isn't bike related but I thought it was interesting.

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12 comments:

  1. twisterSeptember 9, 2010 at 7:53 PM

    That's perfect for cruising on the Trinity Trail...ching ching...ching ching.

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  2. Steve ASeptember 9, 2010 at 8:21 PM

    That bike is starting to look - DECADENT!

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  3. John Romeo AlphaSeptember 9, 2010 at 8:26 PM

    How do those inverse levers compare to non-inverse levers for stopping, and adjusting?

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  4. limomSeptember 9, 2010 at 8:42 PM

    I am diggin those bars!

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  5. Mr ChristopherSeptember 10, 2010 at 12:01 AM

    I rode a new bike with brakes like that the other day at my local bike shop and I am hooked!

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2010 at 7:43 AM

    That's one excellent setup - like the fact that you can grab the bar anywhere without brakes or gears getting in the way.

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  7. frankenbikerSeptember 10, 2010 at 8:50 AM

    nice bars, I love inverse levers such a clean look.

    Wow!about that video.Musical chairs anyone,and BOOKCASES!!!

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  8. Rat Trap PressSeptember 10, 2010 at 5:12 PM

    Thanks for the comments guys. If you're riding a bike with some form of swept back bars you should give them a try. They're affordable.

    John Romeo Alpha-They just like regular levers but there isn't much in the way of adjustment. I could add cable adjusters at the ends of the housing at the cable stops.

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  9. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2010 at 5:59 PM

    Beautiful bike and holy crap. I would throw myself into the piano and cruise for free the rest of my life...if I survived.

    Jack

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  10. DoohickieSeptember 10, 2010 at 10:59 PM

    I have Origin8 Space Bars and inverse levers... It may be time to give the commuter a makeover. I had the Space Bars on there previously but didn't like the arrangement of all the stuff on the bars. Inverse levers may be just the ticket.

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  11. GreenComotionSeptember 11, 2010 at 9:02 PM

    Myles,
    The tape, the levers and the new bars look great!

    Peace :)

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  12. Justine ValinottiSeptember 11, 2010 at 11:53 PM

    Hmm...This must be the season. Now I know I'm not the only one experimenting with handlebars and brake levers:

    http://midlifecycling.blogspot.com/2010/09/helenes-first-changes.html

    Some of your readers may want to know about my contest:

    http://midlifecycling.blogspot.com/2010/09/contest.html

    I'm enjoying your blog, by the way!

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