Can anyone explain or give a website that explains how cross levers work in conjunction with drop handlebar levers?
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When not pulling the cross levers, the cable can move freely in it, allowing the main brakes to work. When pulling the cross levers they "shortcut" the main brakes and brake
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B: I'm not wise enough to retrieve the photos regarding your inquiry. I would suggest articles by Sheldon Brown (now deceased) at Harris Cyclery. This author explains the details of brake systems and the various levers which can mount to the bars and ends you may have.
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I'm assuming it is the simple process of being to move the bar that holds the bikes down when not in use. Basically 2 red small bars you easily pinch together that lets the bar move down. We love this bike rack!
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Joy, I gambled on the large based on my grip and they work great. The diameter of the handle bar was not an issue as they just slip on and bolt tight to hold in place. The gear lever just butted up against the inside of the grip so no issues there. It took some adjusting on the gear levers and grips to get them just right but after a few test rides I got them where they were comfortable. Hope this helps.
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Manuel, there is a type of bike whose handlebars incorporate a twist shift on the handle bars. Most modern mountain bikes have regular shifters that are separate from (a little in front of) the bar, although some (older ones) have them right on the bar. The "small" and the "large" Ergon G3 grips are the same length, so the principle would be the same for both in regards to compatibility with twist shifts. Paul
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I lifted my dyna to change the handle bars. I had to drop the fork tubes, remove tank.....it was stable with no tie down. I do plan on using a tie down when I change my shocks. I also used some wood blocks so I would not lift on the oil pan. Not sure if you need to do that
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I think so. You can mount them the traditional way (as in the picture) or upside down to give the bars some drop. The thing you need to check is that your brake levers and shifters (if your current shifters are mounted to your drops) will work with these bars. Lot's of people use this style bars to replace drops. Hope this helps.
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I used 24mm break levers (Tektro RL720 Cross Levers for 24mm OD Bar Black) - they fit relatively close to the stem which was good enough.
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There is a hex drive on top of the handlebar as you lok down at it. Tighten it and that should work
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What is the bar ID? Is it compatible with the size of the levers? Like someone else had previously responded, you tighten the levers by removing the rubber cap and using an allen key. If you have tightened this all the way already, then your bars are simply too big for these. If you tighten them and the fit is close but still slightly loose, you could probably rig something since the mechanism is simply an expander shiv; maybe you could wrap something around that to give you a little extra leverage.
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This is a interrupter lever, it works in conjunction with your existing brake levers (Sitting between the current brake lever and the brake) it gives you two brake levers for a single brake.The lever would be compatible with both MTB and Road, but I cant imagine using it on any bike with flat bars.
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Do a search for a hipshot trilogy wood block adapter. It converts a trem bridge to a hardtail. Also, impressively useless answers here. Seriously, wow.
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Very. It's just a matter of adjusting the large screws to make sure the rear wheel is secured into position. The "switch" that you use to adjust the level of resistance is attached to a long cable so that you can attach it to your handlebars. Just make sure the cable is out of the way while you're peddling. We usually wrap the cable around the frame once or twice and that works just fine.
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Sarah - As I may have noted, for some reason I have never been able to get the pull down mechanism to work properly, though I have a friend who bought them on my recommendation and he doesn't have that problem. The release function may be sensitive to the relative height of the two mounting brackets, I'm not sure. So make sure they're even (mine are installed in an A ceiling, so making them level with each other would have taken more effort than I had any reason at the time to believe is necessary). At any rate, I added a little string to the release mechanism, so I hold the release open with the string with one hand while I release the bikes down sliding the rope through the other hand. It's not super convenient, but it works fine. Pulling them up is no problem. The movement is quite smooth, you just have to pull or release the rope smoothly. Hope this helps.
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I've used this style for a while now, about a year, and they work great. I also use the set by Profile Design. They're able to be modified into using bar end shifters in the future. This is the style I've seen on most bikes. I've seen people use the other bent around closed loop version but these seem to be more popular. Lastly, just like the answer before this, the pads are not as comfortable as you may like. Those are easy to change and affordable.
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don't know just fits in handlebar end have bought left hand and turned upside down to be a right but below handle bar
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These are interrupter levers, but I installed them as my primary brake levers as part of a conversion project for my bike. I use cables that have road ends on them, but they do NOT seat fully into the handle, about 1/4 inch protrudes from the housing. However, this has no effect on their functionality and they work quite well.