Questions & Answers for Cane Creek Crosstop Brake Levers
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Would one of these work as the only brake on a fixed gear?
I want to run straight bars on my Pearson Touche fixed gear with just a front brake lever (perhaps a Cane Creek crosstop). Hence I need to know that crosstops can be connected up directly with the brakes calipers and not rely upon being connected to the brake lever on the hoods too. Thank you.
I have seen this done but haven't actually tried it myself. Apparently it works fine. Does look a bit odd though since the metal end of the brake cable is exposed. Good luck!
answered 1 year, 7 months ago
by
iheartbiking
- Australia
answer 2
Yes you can use these as stand alone brake levers.
answered 1 year, 9 months ago
by
WiggleDean
- Hampshire
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Will they fit with my exsisting levers
On my exsisting levers on the drop handle bars the cable comes out of the top of the lever. Will I still be able to connect them in line?
Country: United Kingdom
asked 1 year, 10 months ago
by
brita
on Crosstop Brake Levers
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answer 1
No, these are designed to fit with brake cables that run alongside grooves of handlebars, that are internally routed through the brake levers.
answered 11 months ago
by
Stormtrooper
- Nottingham
answer 2
Yes you should still be find to use these levers with your current levers
answered 1 year, 9 months ago
by
WiggleDean
- Hampshire
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How many are in a package?
asked 1 year, 2 months ago
by
Anonymous
on Crosstop Brake Levers
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answer 1
1 pair, plus 1 set of Shimano M-System brake cables.
Country: Australia
answered 1 year, 2 months ago
by
Pongee
- Perth
answer 2
This product is a pair of brake levers.
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answered 1 year, 2 months ago
by
WiggleJames
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Can I use these with V-brakes?
asked 2 years, 2 months ago
by
samtblackburn
on Crosstop Brake Levers
1 answer
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answer 1
Yes, you can use almost any brake lever with V brakes, only the amount of 'play' will vary (ie the distance between the rim and the brake pad) with levers having varying amounts of 'pull'. Just tune your brakes properly.
Country: Australia
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answered 2 years, 2 months ago
by
fatdogracer
- Canberra
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Will thease fit aero bars?
Have a Bianchi with aerobars which, as the name suggests are not round, would thease fit?
If not can you suggest a cross over lever for them?
Country: United Kingdom
asked 2 years, 1 month ago
by
Paul4754
- Rayleigh
on Crosstop Brake Levers
1 answer
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answer 1
You will need a round clamping area for cross top levers to be fitted. Most aero shaped bars allow brake lever fitment at some point. If possible you should contact sales@wiggle.co.uk with more information so we can suggest a alternative route for you.
answered 2 years, 1 month ago
by
WiggleDean
- Hampshire
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Would these crossover levers be suitable to use with the following reverse levers?
Dia Compe188 http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Dia-Compe_188_Reverse_Brake_Levers/5360010362/
And could you possibly reccommend a compatible brake cable to purchase?
Thanks
asked 1 year, 7 months ago
by
4Sanj
on Crosstop Brake Levers
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answer 1
These levers are compatible with the dia compe 188 levers aslong as the brake cable is not routed through the bars. Any normal MTB barrel end cables will fit these 2 levers as the crosstop lever uses its own system to clamp the cable.
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answered 1 year, 7 months ago
by
wigglerob
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Is this £24.29 for a pair of Cane Creek Crosstop Brake Levers?
asked 8 months ago
by
JamesFD
on Crosstop Brake Levers
1 answer
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answer 1
They are sold in pairs.
answered 3 months, 2 weeks ago
by
Gobi
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Does the hinge system open fully ?
I have some Cinelli Mash bars on my fixie and looking for an easy to attach 31.8mm cross type lever that can be put on / off as required. Because the Cinelli Mash have a flat wide section, this would require a lever that has a hinge type fixing that can be fully opened and placed over the bars rather than 'slid on'.
Country: Australia
asked 2 months ago
by
Banksy72
- Perth
on Crosstop Brake Levers
1 answer
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answer 1
These do have a fully hinged bracket that allows the clamp to be opened easily and widely to fit to the bars.