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Edit - obviously there is in terms of the cable pull. And the interrupter levers are different again. Don't know why I was confused about that. I'll just stick with SS levers.
Is there a difference between cyclocross/touring levers for the tops and MTB levers? It's hard to tell the difference between the two on eBay. But MTB levers are super cheap and if they're interchangeable I don't mind braking from the tops.
frankenbike
@julianm
If you do go for drop bars it’s a good idea to have the correct cable pull to suit the v brakes or cantis - I got these & they feel really nice & only £18 at the moment:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/tektro-rl520-drop-bar-brake-lever/
or if you’re quick a set for a tenner on ebay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tektro-RL520-Drop-Bar-Brake-Levers-Silver-/282652115147?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368
My original cantis were in a state so gave up & got some V brakes which were a doddle to set up & sit over the biggish mudguards well. I’ve got a stronglight triple with 52/46/32 but the outer ring is just as a bashguard really, though it will pick up the chain. I haven’t managed to push 52-11 yet! It may as well be single speed as I’m in the 46 all the time.