Which Brake levers and base bar for my TT cockpit?

dru

HI all,

Well, I've finally managed to track down a set of 9 speed campag bar end shifters to go on my profile t2+ aerobars but I'm now interested in looking for and purchasing a suitable base bar and also brake levers.

Now I'm guessing that the base bar is down to personal taste (ie width, drops style etc) but I'm interested in which brake levers I should use.

Does anyone have any recommendations/suggestions for which levers I should be looking for - in terms of manufacturers or models? I'm presuming that all time trial brakes will fit into a set of time trial base bars?

Cheers,


Dru

jon208

All brakes will fit in base bars, there's just and expanding plug the same as on the shifters you have. I've got some Cane Creek 200TT Carbon levers that Ribble were knocking out for a good price. I think all levers are much the same, just remember that the sort lever means TT brakes aren't that great compared to what you're used to on your road bike. But then the only time you want to be using brakes on your TT bike is after you've crossed the finish line!

Bases bar wise I have a Pro Synop bar as it came with my aero bars. Can't fault it but then I don't really have anything to judge them against.

If I had £££ I'd probably go for some Pro Missiles.

Jon

dru

thanks for the info.

I'm glad that I know I can get almost any pair that will fit.... so it looks like brakes will be the easy bit to sort out.

I'm thinking of getting a standard set of bull horms as well - this way I can ride them in a casual stance as well as just riding in the aero position - afterall I don't want to become a social outcast from them group ride, just cause I'm going to an aero setup.