Brake lever possibilities

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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?

  • These?

    Or these?

    Or perhaps these?

    First two pairs doesnt have a spring, afaik and looks like low quality. I dont like the "bar plug" styles either. But thanks for the answer.

    Basicly im looking for something like shimano bl-r550, but with a more classic/retro look.

  • [QUOTE=flexflunk;3784390]

    1: "drop bar style" levers, mounted in the bend. But then they will be hard to reach.

    can look really odd and disappointing

  • Dirt harry bmx levers can run on the bend, I've used them on loads of different bars & brake types for years

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