Baal
02-10-2010, 04:49 AM
Apologies in advance if you also read this...elsewhere.
I have a question for folks who've installed Pazzo "Long" levers, specifically about the distance to the bar on the brake side.
As background, the number settings are reversed on the OE and the Pazzo levers. On the OEs, 1 is farthest, 5 is closest, on the Pazzos, 1 is closest. It's also important to mention that these observations are after a fresh bleed on the front brakes. I tapped on the line, the MC, and the caliper to try to coax out any trapped air. I also bled with the bars turned to each side.
I'm finding that the brake lever is much closer to the bar than I expect. The #4 setting on the Pazzo is equivalent to the #5 setting (closest) on the OE. So, #1-3 are all closer to the bar than the closest OE position. With the lever set at #3, I can pull it into contact with any fingers I leave on the bar. With it set at either #1 or #2, I can pull it into contact with the grip itself. This is one-handed, not a two-fisted gorilla grip. To be fair, on #3, I'd probably lock the brake by the time I hit my hand, but I know I can't get that close on any other bike I've owned.
So, owners of XBs with Pazzo LONG levers, tell me: How close can you pull the brake lever with it set at the "closer" setting?
I have a question for folks who've installed Pazzo "Long" levers, specifically about the distance to the bar on the brake side.
As background, the number settings are reversed on the OE and the Pazzo levers. On the OEs, 1 is farthest, 5 is closest, on the Pazzos, 1 is closest. It's also important to mention that these observations are after a fresh bleed on the front brakes. I tapped on the line, the MC, and the caliper to try to coax out any trapped air. I also bled with the bars turned to each side.
I'm finding that the brake lever is much closer to the bar than I expect. The #4 setting on the Pazzo is equivalent to the #5 setting (closest) on the OE. So, #1-3 are all closer to the bar than the closest OE position. With the lever set at #3, I can pull it into contact with any fingers I leave on the bar. With it set at either #1 or #2, I can pull it into contact with the grip itself. This is one-handed, not a two-fisted gorilla grip. To be fair, on #3, I'd probably lock the brake by the time I hit my hand, but I know I can't get that close on any other bike I've owned.
So, owners of XBs with Pazzo LONG levers, tell me: How close can you pull the brake lever with it set at the "closer" setting?