Submitted by
Ben Sams
a Cross Country Rider
from Santa Cruz, CA, USA Date Reviewed: May 3, 2007
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
SuperGo
Strengths:
They allow for two finger braking and adjustability. Cheap to replace.
Weaknesses:
The Bend Zone is a structurally weak area designed to protect other equipment. However, replacing the broken handle is almost the same cost as replacing both brake lever assemblies.
Similar Products Used:
Shimano XT shift/brake lever combo
Bike Setup:
Generic 5" travel single-pivot full suspension with Avid mechanical disc brakes
Bottom Line:
Don't consider the Bend Zone a bonus feature, it is a design to allow the handle to fail more easily in a crash.
It is more difficult to replace than the instructions suggest.
The levers function very well when not broken. I highly reccomend this item as long as you know the Bend Zone is a scam. They gave two years of good service for $20.
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Submitted by
John Annes
a Cross Country Rider
from Indy, IN, USA Date Reviewed: March 21, 2006
Favoriate Trail:
The next one
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Purchased At:
Stock
Strengths:
Easily adjustable, durable. solid feel
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
Tektro crap, Deore
Bike Setup:
Iron Horse Hollowpoint, LX/XT drivetrain, Hayes mech discs
Bottom Line:
Outstanding mechanical lever. Gets the job done with no fuss. Allows decent modulation. Reach is adjustable on the trail, and adjustments stay put (unlike too many other components on the market). Feels as solid as the 1st day used 'em.
$ 39.99
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