Brake levers - brake compatability

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  Originally Posted by **Afterworkproject** [![](http://static.londonfgss.com/images/londonfgss/buttons_lite/viewpost.gif)](http://www.londonfgss.com/thread29012.html#post927108) 

I've got some original Kona cantilever brakes but need some levers. I've had a look at can't seem to find any decent brake levers for flat handlebars. I know Avid don't make their cantilever brake levers anymore. Do you guys know if Dia Compe Dirty Harry's or any BMX type lever would work with canti's?

Those levers will work with cantis, but not with linear-pull (V) brakes.

Most BMX leavers will pull the same amount of cable for canti's, you can still buy good levers that work with canti's or road calipers. I'd bet the new avid speed dial levers would be fine for canti's when u dial them for less cable pull to match an old canti leaver. u could go for some new shimano nexaves (bl-t400), u can set em for v or canti