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I'm rebuilding an old roadbike, and im almost done. I just need brake levers, which seems to be harder than expected.
I have changed the handlebars from drop bars, to northroad/porteur style like these:
But i'm having trouble finding some levers for it. I figured i have two possibilities:
1: "drop bar style" levers, mounted in the bend. But then they will be hard to reach.
2: Buy flatbar levers, and mount them just after the bend. This seems to be the best solution, but all the flatbar levers i can find, looks too new. I need some that matches an old benotto, with suntour groupset and tan walls. I have found some used levers, but they are so old, they dont have a spring in the lever, resulting in a squishy brake feel.
Any suggestions?