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@Rincewind
fine, fine, fine. I'll advise the lazy bugger with my knowlege that I learnt mainly by searching this forum and google.
You can buy cables specifically built for dual pull such as there:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hardcourt-Bike-Polo-Dual-Pull-Double-Cable-Brake-Lever-/181077221572?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item2a290b20c4http://rover.ebay.com/roverimp/1/710-53481-19255-0/1?ff3=2&pub=5574889051&toolid=10001&campid=5336525415&item=181077221572&mpt=[CACHEBUSTER]
The tektro / promax is the cheapest and works okay but is BMX lever size.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mountain-Bike-Dual-Cable-Brake-Lever-Pull-One-Hand-Braking-Tandem-freno-bici-/230932304252?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item35c4a3517chttp://rover.ebay.com/roverimp/1/710-53481-19255-0/1?ff3=2&pub=5574889051&toolid=10001&campid=5336525415&item=230932304252&mpt=[CACHEBUSTER]
These are okay but a bit expensive.
http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/paul-duplex-brake-lever-prod27276/
These are really expensive but will get you cred because of that (if not as previously mentioned dual brakes went out years ago). They don't have a return spring and are uncomfortable so can be a pain playing for a long time on your knuckles.
Aswell as the specific brake levers they are fairly easy and cheap to make your own. You can make your own parts, equivilent to the previously mentioned london mod, or just use the london mod. You will also need to make your own cable barrel holder using a little bit of steel rod.
If you have the parts and tools (drill, file, screwdriver...) readily available you can DIY your favourite, suitable brake lever in a few mins.
Please say if you have anything to add.