Decent v brake levers?

[Tootyred]

I have used a " travel agent" in the past on a mates bike.....hummmmmmm.....interesting. ....

I've also been told they fray cables and can cause issues due to the bend your adding...

 

[Tootyred]

Suppose there is always pauls! But even they look a bit modern....but they should ne well made....i hope....for that price!

 

[vtwinvince]

I've always been partial to Speed Dials, and of course XT\XTR.

 

[Tootyred]

Unfortunately they are all the stamped and folded, not cast type....but yes, all good levers if your after a modern look.

 

[kingoffootball]

The v-brake version of these Tektro's, if you can find them?

https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/tektro-made-sweet-levers-bitd.479172/
(as in post #7)

 

[FluffyChicken]

The DiaCompe/DiaTech MX-2 has a sort of look needed with the lever, but im not sure of the overall look, and it is 2 finger. Available at quite a few places, does both brake types.
SJS have this back view.
Come in colours too.

 

[FluffyChicken]

I kept seeing SS7 style one yesterday but it never said what brake they are for, seem to be branded under Diacompe, tektro etc.

 

[Tootyred]

I did see those mx2. They seem more like the oldskool shape.

I will keep my eyes peeled for options. Worst case will have to slum it with m739 or m950 and just have to live with it!

 

[al-onestare]

Avid SD Ti are the nicest finished in my view, before you get to the boutique stuff at daft prices.

+1 to this. Beautiful, smooth action and they look ace too.

 

[vtwinvince]

Not sure I understand, you want vintage looking V-brake levers? Seems like a contradiction in terms.