Indeed, it's a linear pull brake lever from my old mtb. It's not ideal but it works surprisingly well. Buying parts wasn't really an option since my friend is notoriously broke and it would have pushed the budget beyond the self-imposed 100€ limit for the full build.
p.s. while we're on the sibject and for future reference: what would be a good and reasonably priced option for side-pull flat bar brake levers?
Don't see the point in changing, I've used a variety of lever and brake combos and really like the feel and power of linear levers with side pulls. The side pull specific flat bar levers supposedly give more "modulation" but in fact this means they feel mushier.
Indeed, it's a linear pull brake lever from my old mtb. It's not ideal but it works surprisingly well. Buying parts wasn't really an option since my friend is notoriously broke and it would have pushed the budget beyond the self-imposed 100€ limit for the full build.
p.s. while we're on the sibject and for future reference: what would be a good and reasonably priced option for side-pull flat bar brake levers?