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They have a claimed weight of 160g for about $40. They look very cool, but are they any good? I cant find a single review on them. Here is a pic:
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Are Tektro Carbon Eclipse levers good?
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They look fine, but...
.... no ratio adjustment. 160 grams isn't exactly super light. I would expect lighter for carbon. I think Avid SD7s come in around 190 grams, and it has a ratio adjustment. I would guess the hardware for the ratio adjustment would account for 30 grams.
I gotta say, I get a carboner for carbon. They look sweet.
.... no ratio adjustment. 160 grams isn't exactly super light. I would expect lighter for carbon. I think Avid SD7s come in around 190 grams, and it has a ratio adjustment. I would guess the hardware for the ratio adjustment would account for 30 grams.
I gotta say, I get a carboner for carbon. They look sweet.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=58083&item=3691807871&rd=1
I think this is the best deal going on right now...
I think this is the best deal going on right now...
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I am not that partial to the Avid levers. I never use the adjuster things so they are sueless to me. On my bike now I ahve some SD7's. Avids are like putty. They bend too easily. Now I know to losten the bolt though, so if I crash I shouldnt have much trouble with them. I should probably do that with any lever though. Eh, mayhe paul is the way to go? But back to the topic, has anyone used those levers?
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SRAM 9.0 levers weigh 155 grams and have a leverage adjustment. They are made of some sort of plastic composite and have a 3 mm fixing bolt so you won't crimp your carbon bars, if you have them. They're going for $27 at Airbomb and Bikeman, which is where I bought my two pairs, but I guess anybody who has access to QBP could get the same deal. I just thought I would mention them because of the leverage adjustment.pimpbot said:
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Even lighter actually, but they are hard to find. Only on ebay nowadays and they dont sell cheap. I would use them if I could find them.Max said:
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Those things are great. Its too bad they don't make them anymore.eurorider said:I suppose I shouldn't bother mentioning what I got my Precision Billet Proshifts (121g with steel bolts) for then
SD Ti for $37 + $7 shipping is nothing to get excited about IMO...
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Theres no question the Pauls are great levers. My Paul Compact levers weigh 121 grams with aluminum bolts. But they are not cheap.tankhead said:
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Eh, I have decided against these. Anyone know where the best deal on some Pauls is? I have bid on some on ebay and am watching that area already. If that doesnt work out though, what store has them the cheapest?
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JensonUSA has them for $89. I couldn't find them any cheaper.TheRedMantra said:
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Well, pricepoint has them for $114.98, so thats cheaper than Jensons $115. I am sure they would pricematch though. I prefer Jenson to Pricepoint. Cambria suprisingly has them the cheapest at $114.95. On ebay there are a few. The best deals are always on ebay. But the best ultimate lever deals would probably be on the older grey silver ones or the even older silver black/ silver red ones. I think the Pauls will be better cause they are lighter cheaper and powerful. And thanks for hijacking Donk. (In the voice of the soup nazi) "No stem for you!"donkekus said:
Hmm...TheRedMantra said:
My girlfriend just impersonated the soup Nazi last night... instead of soup, or stem, she said sex. DAMN!
I think on EBAY people always get ripped off. I think MTBR or Craigslist is the best, but those levers are hard to find.
The Avids are sexier, and I think are the best levers for Vs known to mankind.
GIMME THAT STEM! MAN!
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