| Re: Tektro RX2.0 cyclocross/auxiliary brake levers = very tight fit?
"GRL" <GLitwinski@chartermi.net> wrote in message
news:WOqPd.9542$m%6.6560@fe02.lga...
> I have a touring bike with a 26 mm (measured) handlebar diameter. I
> bought a set of Tektro RX2.0 so-called cyclocross op mount brake levers
> for the bike. According to the Supergo web site, these things are meant
> to fit a 26 mm handlebar. Yet, when I try to mount them on my handlebar,
> they don't quite want to clear. Further, when I measure the ID of the
> RX2.0 with the clamp loose, there are spots where it is just not 26 mm
wide.
>
> Sheldon says these things are drop forged aluminum, so I am hesitant to
> force them for fear of cracking them. (that would also tear up the black
> paint of the handlebar; not a big deal, but not no deal, either).
>
> Anyone else had this problem? Anyone get them to fit over a 26 mm
> handlebar? I can grind them a bit, but that is tricky and I'd rather not.
>
> I don't know why Tektro didn't just make them a little over-size and
> give the buyer a plastic spacer to use if needed.
>
> - GRL
I just installed these exact same levers on my gf's road bike, and they fit
perfectly. I just looked at her 3ttt bars, and about an inch on each side
of the center, the bars step down to a slightly smaller diameter, and these
Tektro levers fit perfectly right up against that little step-down in
diameter. BTW, they were easy install, and work perfectly and she loves
them. I had to modify the rear brake cable since the housing wasn't a
single piece, but it wasn't a big deal.
I just looked at my own road bike, and my own bars have the same "step down"
as hers, so they would work equally well on my bike if I choose to use them.
The only thing I can imagine is that you have some older bars that are the
same diameter all the way around? You might be in for buying some new bars
to use these.
Let me know if I'm confusing you. I can send you a picture if you like.
Regards,
H.
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