Converting drops to aero bar - which brake levers

simbil1
simbil1 Posts: 620
edited September 2008 in Workshop
I'm swapping my drops for a base bar and clip on setup.

I think I'm going to go for the profile t2 aero base bar and need to get some brake levers. I want to get cost effective internal routing brake levers - any suggestions?

Also if anyone knows the internal diameter of the t2 aero wing base bar?
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  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    AFAIK most 'bull horn' bars have the same internal diameter - usually 22mm. I've got both DiaCompe and Cane Creeks carbon - I'd choose the later because of the better build quality, they have a return spring so don't rattle and they don't have the cheapness of the DiaCompe expander bung.
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..
  • simbil1
    simbil1 Posts: 620
    Thanks Monty.
    Do the Cane Creeks (200TT?) route the cable internally?
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  • cougie
    cougie Posts: 22,512
    You can still use STIs on your bullhorns. Thats what I've got on my lo pro.
  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    No, the cables run on the outside to get the leverage - some bars like the Profiles have slots / grooves for the cables but TBH the extra kink in the cable creates more drag. Whilst in theory you can use STIs/Ergos the cable run is never neat and you often has to leave a loop of outer to get a smooth 90 degree bend.
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..
  • andrewgturnbull
    andrewgturnbull Posts: 3,861
    HI there.

    Bar end levers are the way to go - if you're setting up the bike for time trialling then you want to maximise the time you spend streamlined on the aero bars. Moving your hands to change gears on the STIs is only going to slow you down.

    Cheers, Andy
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    http://www.stirlingtri.co.uk
  • simbil1
    simbil1 Posts: 620
    The STI's are going over to my winter hack bike build, the 'good' bike is going to be tri / fast training so full aero.

    It's bloody annoying trying to figure out which one's are compatible though - Profiles own QS2 levers cover an inside diameter from 18.5 to 21mm, others have a narrower range like theTektro RX5 which covers 19 to 20.6mm which may or may not fit my bars..?
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  • robbarker
    robbarker Posts: 1,367
    These

    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ITM-AERO-LEVERS-R ... dZViewItem

    Check the bar internal dimension but they're normally standard (22mm IIRC.)
  • simbil1
    simbil1 Posts: 620
    Rob,
    I had a look at those but I think they have external cable routing?
    I've opted for some Tektro Carbon RX5's off ebay - just hope they'll fit.
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