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Just picked up a pair of 105 calipers to replace the ageing brakes on my singlespeed road bike. The instructions claim
[i]"Must be used in conjunction with ST-5700, ST-6700 or ST-7900 STIs for correct leverage ratio"[/i]
As the bike is singlespeed, I really don't want any STIs, just some simple levers. Anyone know if could I use any levers, like some nice cheap [url= http://www.wiggle.co.uk/tektro-rl340-drop-bar-brake-levers/ ]Tektro RL340s[/url], or Shimano [url= http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-sora-r400-brake-levers/ ]Soras[/url]?
Guidance appreciated!
Thanks,
Nick
They'll all work, but the leverage ratio/clearance will be less than ideal.
Thanks scotroutes. Any ideas whether the Shimano (non-STI) would provide better ratios than the Tektro? Or if drop-bar V-brake levers (longer pull, I think) are a better option than standard pull (like [url= http://www.wiggle.co.uk/tektro-rl520-drop-bar-brake-lever/ ]these[/url])?
Cheers!
I've used them with Cane Creek drop & TT levers, no problems at all.