Is this the ideal retro brake lever?

[IanSmithCSE]

Good morning,

I don't know if this is a new product, but it is the first time that I have seen it.

The undrilled has been around for a while and as far as I can see it is close to STI shape and size, in other words much bigger than a normal brake only lever and aimed at people who have tried STI and love the levers but have B/E, D/T or no shifters.

I am sorely tempted for my Raleigh as the novelty of retro is wearing off.

I don't have any experience with TRP (Tekto Racing Products) products but I have had positive experiences of the basic Tektro brake callipers, so I have no idea if they are worth £80 (£60 undrilled)

Bye

Ian

 

[T4tomo]

https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/brake-levers/origin8-classique-sport-drop-road-brake-levers/

Save yourself £25.

 

[IanSmithCSE]

Good morning,

Having looked around I see the TRP at £49/£29, the trouble is that I feel semi obligated to go to SJS as they sell all those weird and/or old fashioned things that most other retailers have given up on.

I have never heard of Origin8 so am off to look them up, I am tempted by a Genetic Heritage/Clubman chainset, another brand aimed at "I remember when bikes were better".

[Edit]
Look at the Origin8 and their web site they look awfully like the basic Tektro levers
https://origin8.bike/collections/brakes-levers-1/products/classique-sport-road-levers

and the Tektro lever

Bye

Ian

 

[T4tomo]

Look at the Origin8 and their web site they look awfully like the basic Tektro levers

Put your glasses back on, the hoods are completely different shape 🤣

 

[Jameshow]

Put your glasses back on, the hoods are completely different shape 🤣

Ones Shimano specific the other is campy!

 

[Spiderweb]

The drilled TRP levers look great.
You can buy them for £57.99/pair delivered from Sprockets via eBay.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TRP-RRL-...=p2349624.m2548.l6249&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0

 

[fossyant]

If you want the horrible orange/brown look then OK. Personally just get some standard Shimano SLR levers - not expensive, look good and are still vintage enough - been around since the 90's.

 

[fritz katzenjammer]

I’d look at the Velo Orange web site. They carry DiaComp equipment who still make brake components as I had on my 70s and 80s stuff. Properly old designs in top quality.

 

[biggs682]

I’d look at the Velo Orange web site. They carry DiaComp equipment who still make brake components as I had on my 70s and 80s stuff. Properly old designs in top quality.

But can be expensive

 

[fritz katzenjammer]

But can be expensive

Oh yes... sometimes I think a good solid cocaine habit would be cheaper than bikes.

And we haven’t discussed my motorcycle habit yet...