short pull levers and dual pivots

scottgeniusltd2005
scottgeniusltd2005 Posts: 575
edited December 2009 in Workshop
hi all,

will short pull tektro bmx style levers work with dual pivot side pull. they just seem hard to pull

cheers
Cotic Soul rider.

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  • maddog 2
    maddog 2 Posts: 8,114
    should be okay, but there are differences which could make the brake hard/soft.

    BMX and cantilever levers have a pivot distance of about 20mm. This will be fine for dual pivots. V brake levers are more like 30mm and would be a no-no.

    The bigger the pivot distance the firmer the lever will feel and the less power it will produce.
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  • scottgeniusltd2005
    scottgeniusltd2005 Posts: 575
    spotted that this pm when stripping and cleaning, i.e., a larger distance from pivot to nipple holder. cleaned and greased the brakes and at the moment i can get enough power now. however may change if it proves in adequate.

    cheers
    Cotic Soul rider.

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