Coolest brake levers - opinions!?

[redfour]

Just putting it out there. Opinions on the coolest retro brake levers. I remember Graftons, Kooka, Avid.. but from memory there was another brand that drilled it levers to nothingness..was it formula one? Would love to hear your thoughts.

 

[ishaw]

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Altek, controltech, tech lite are all ones I've owned that I'd call great levers. I'm sure there are others in addition to these and the ones you've mentioned.

 

[adroitstif]

Shimano LX 1997 BL-M600 levers. Tiny, light and off-the-wall in design terms.

 

[retrobikeguy]

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Dia compe 986 were really nice, not boutique but excellent value

I rember drilling the lever blades and bar clamps back in the day

 

[Woz]

Shimano LX 1997 BL-M600 levers. Tiny, light and off-the-wall in design terms.

Oh no. Nurse......Nurse.....Nurse..... wheel over the drinks cabinet quick.

It is that bloody LX one I conveniently erased the M number from memory. Not cool.:
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[Baulz]

I always liked Kooka levers but Box had to be the best.

 

[Caramba Kid]

Got these BOX CNC beauties in my stash

I always liked Kooka levers but Box had to be the best.

 

[Hotwheels.]

Just gonna write Box and there they already are.^^^
Gravity Research were pretty fly too.

 

[redfour]

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Some great suggestions. I must confess I hadn’t come across ‘box’ or a couple of the other brands. Going to do some research. Thanks as always for your input,

 

[redfour]

I like these... they have a little bit of all the others in them

Got these BOX CNC beauties in my stash

I always liked Kooka levers but Box had to be the best.