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Brake levers for caliper
#1
hey guys. i have a cheap roadmaster bike (got it for free) with some kool stop pads and a few upgrades, but nothing major. I am looking for new levers that would fit my bike. All the levers say they will only fit v or cantilever. From what I heard, caliper, cantilever,u,etc. are interchangeable but v pull is it's own lever b/c of how hard it pulls. Would any of these work?

http://www.amazon.com/Tektro-319AC-Short-Pull-Brake/dp/B001GSMJF4/
http://www.amazon.com/Tektro-354AG-Universal-Brake-V-Type/dp/B000GD3Q48/
http://www.amazon.com/Tektro-Eclipse-Universal-Brake-Silver/dp/B00288JJQS/
http://www.amazon.com/Avid-Bicycle-Brake-Lever-Black/dp/B001OI0BL0/
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#2
I would go with the 3rd choice. You have a Roadmaster? I have two. Does it look like this one (probably better looking too lol) http://forums.bikeride.com/thread-1475.html





or maybe newer?
Good maintenance to your Bike, can make it like the wheels are, true and smooth!
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#3
(05-31-2010, 11:02 PM)Bill Wrote:  I would go with the 3rd choice. You have a Roadmaster? I have two. Does it look like this one (probably better looking too lol) http://forums.bikeride.com/thread-1475.html





or maybe newer?

yep. same model just newer. would the last work? cuz that seems like the best deal
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#4
They should but if you want to be 100% sure go ahead and write Niagra Cycles and asked them if the bar mount has an adjustable screw. Sounds kind of corny but definitely a good question. Other then that yes.
Good maintenance to your Bike, can make it like the wheels are, true and smooth!
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