Brake Lever
What's the difference from a cross lever and a regular brake lever?
What's the difference from a cross lever and a regular brake lever?
As Oddball explained, a "cross" lever is entirely different from a regular road lever. In fact, you must have standard brake levers installed in order to be able to use "cross" levers.
"Cross" levers, also known as "bar top" and "interceptor" levers fit on the top or flat part of your handlebars and allow you to brake from the top of the handlebar rather than moving your hands to the brake hoods. They make an in-line connection to the brake cable between your regular levers and the brakes. Unlike old school extension levers, that were installed on many bikes back in the 70s and 80s, cross levers work like a champ.
Many companies make cross levers including Cane Creek, Salsa, Tektro, etc.
Hope this helps.
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Avid Speed Dial SL Bicycle Brake Lever Set (Silver, Pair) List Price: $69.99 Sale Price: $40.45 Average Rating:   |
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All Avid brake levers have Bend-Zone blades and reach adjusters. Ambidextrous magnesium body and indexed Speed Dial leverage adjustment with X.9 style aero-silver finish. Features: Titanium hardware with a magnesium body Reach adjustment Works on left or right side |
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SRAM TT500 Bicycle Brake Lever Set List Price: $63.00 Sale Price: $49.65 Average Rating: |
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For Time Trial and Triathalon bullhorn/clip-on bar-end applications. TT900: Superlight carbon fiber lever with a Grilon composite bracket. TT500: Aluminum lever blade with a Grilon composite bracket. Return spring offers a high quality feel to braking performance. Fits 19.2-22.5mm internal bar diameter with a minimum depth of 39mm. Internal expander and cable routing provide a low profile and aerodynamic fit. Sold in pairs. Features: Fit into handlebars with an ID greater than 19mm Works with caliper or cantilever brakes External cable routing |
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Pyramid Alloy Mountain Bike Dual Cable Brake Lever Sale Price: $9.99 Average Rating:  |
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Alloy construction |
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Pyramid Economy Mountain Bike Brake Lever Pair Sale Price: $6.78 Average Rating: |
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Steel and nylon construction |
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Avid FR-5 Bicycle Brake Lever (Silver/Black, Right or Left) List Price: $7.99 Sale Price: $6.48 Average Rating: |
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Avid FR-5 single brake lever for left or right use. |
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Avid Speed Dial 7 Bicycle Brake Lever Set (Graphite) List Price: $27.99 Sale Price: $20.00 Average Rating: |
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All Avid brake levers have Bend-Zone blades and reach adjusters. Ambidextrous alumimum body and indexed Speed Dial leverage adjustment. |
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Cane Creek 200TT aluminum reverse brake levers, blk List Price: $33.00 Sale Price: $25.12 Average Rating: |
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Same as the 200TT carbon levers, except has forged aluminum lever blade instead of carbon. Sold in pairs. Features: Fits bar I.D. of 19-21mm All reverse levers work with caliper or cantilever brakes All reverse levers have external cable routing |
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Shimano ST-EF50-7R 3x7 Brake/Shift Levers List Price: $34.99 Sale Price: $29.41 Average Rating: |
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Shimano ST-EF50 Brake/Shift Levers. |
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TEKTRO RX 2.0 Cyclo-Cross Bike Brake Lever Pair List Price: $0.00 Sale Price: $14.97 Average Rating: |
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TEKTRO - RX 2.0 CYCLO-CROSS BRAKE LEVERS - PAIR NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING material: alloy orientation: left/right hands intended use: cyclo cross cables: NOT included color: black clamp size: 24mm clamp type: hinged weight: 90g (pr) condition: not in original packaging features:- ergonomic alloy levers- adjustable reach- light weight |
