Brake lever recommendation for flat bar single speed

Posted on Sun 14th, March 2010

• #1

hotplate

hi, recently changed to flat bars but the brake levers i have look a bit shit. any recommendations for a set, will the usual tektro/shimano bmx style ones run with road brakes?

any advice appreciated

Iain
• #2

coppiThat

one
• #3

kboy

pound
• #4

deleted

yes, bmx levers will work. dia compe tech 77 is the best lever for not being on a bend IMO.
• #5

joelovesfixed

cross-top levers are good and cheap
cheers for the seatpost :)
• #6

hotplate

coppithat/kboy - its sweet that you post as a team.

will check out the dia compes.

no worries on the seatpost joe.
• #7

deleted

cross-top levers are good and cheap
cheers for the seatpost :)

not particularly, generally only available as a pair for >£20
• #8

reculver

one that works

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