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I haven't thought about checking Amazon reviews. Good idea. Yeah, I'll keep on trying to find a position that works for me and if they don't, oh well, no biggie. If the TRP don't fit me either I'll switch to STI levers...

Hi guys, I just installed a pair of Tektro RL340 and they are the first non-retro brake levers I use. I was expecting them to be similar to the Shimano STI in terms of ergonomics, but they really are not. Do you find them comfy? I know they are very pupular, but so far I found them very...

And finally, here she is. Almost done. I only need to put the bar tape, but I am still unsure what brake levers to go with. Her name is Prima and I am very happy with her. My goal was to build a sub-9kg bike with less than £500, but I ended up spending just over £525, and the final weight...

Ohhhh, nice! Thank you :)

Hi all, The eyelet of the gear cable outer (rear derailleur) of my Hewitt frame is just shy of 4mm. The gear cables outer I have are all slightly too big for it, even without the ferrule. A quick search with "thin gear cable outers" brings me to several options, but they are all 4mm and above...

The limits screws are not to blame in this case. They are set correctly, but they only limit (du-uh) the lateral movement of the derailleur cage. I think I understood the problem now: it's the combo derailleur+chain line. When shifting, as the derailleur's cage moves outwards, it also raises up...

Hi all, I just finished up building a bike, and I used a Sora FD-3030 coupled with an old DuraAce crankset, with 39-50 rings. It doesn't work. The derailleur just pushes the chain against the outer chainring and jams it there. I played with height, but I am limited by the fact it's a braze on...

Thanks. I found that, but the Vero crankset I saw online has 5 arms, so I wonder if it's a different kind of Vero crankset... I think that in the end I will just get a simple Sugino replica from SpaCycles (£17!) to test the 165mm cranklength and in case I like it, I will consider upgrading

Thanks. I wish it was that simple though...

Hi guys, My commuting bike is currently mounting the stock FSA tempo crankset, which uses a 118mm BB I am thinking to switch to a 165mm and I found a FSA vero. Do you know if these two crankset would use the same BB? It's a new BB and it would save me from replacing it. Thanks

I'll have a look at what is the cable pull (I'm using Ultegra 6800 calipers)

I agree. Although look at this disocunt https://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/BLTRPRRLA/trp-rrl-alloy-road-brake-levers?gclid=CjwKCAjw3qGYBhBSEiwAcnTRLrmYAGB_Vh2nAkleW8_1KMQ4gCo4DK9gWRwWtBEv5e-TGZ5fGTSE0RoCQ9wQAvD_BwE#BLTRPRRLA-BLK But I like the simpler look of the Tektro.

I haven't bought them yet. I was thinking to get the Tektro RL340. Any suggestions?

😄 I'm no Merckx though, that's for sure!

I see :) Let's hope so. I actually really like the old-school brake levers with external cables (from the top of the hood), but they don't seem to come in a modern shape with an ergonomic placing for the hands.

Why?

True. I will only have brake cables though, so maybe not a huge issue.

Thanks! Yes, the Soma is a bit expensive, but the Deda is priced quite low.

That sort of thing, yes. I guess that 26 is OK. I can get a 26mm stem

Hi guys, I'm building a modern-ish bike based on a retro-ish frame. It has a 1' threaded headset and I'd like to keep the quill stem, but I am unsure what handlebar to match it with. I want to use modern aero brakes, and have them level with the top of the handlebar, so I need a modern...