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Cane Creek Crosstop Brake Levers

They are designed to work in line with traditional drop bar shifter/levers to provide an additional braking control position on the top of handlebars. Crosstops are compatible with caliper or cantilever brakes. They are available in two different sizes to fit 26.0mm and 31.8mm handlebars.
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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.
 
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asked 1 year, 7 months ago
by
Noodlesalesman
on Crosstop Brake Levers
2 answers
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answer 1
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, 4 months ago
by
iheartbiking
 - Australia
answer 2
Yes you can use these as stand alone brake levers.
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answered 1 year, 6 months ago
by
WiggleDean
 - Hampshire
Question
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, 6 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 7 months ago
by
Stormtrooper
 - Nottingham
answer 2
Yes you should still be find to use these levers with your current levers
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answered 1 year, 6 months ago
by
WiggleDean
 - Hampshire
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How many are in a package?
asked 11 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 11 months ago
by
Pongee
 - Perth
answer 2
This product is a pair of brake levers.
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answered 11 months ago
by
WiggleJames
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Can I use these with V-brakes?
asked 1 year, 11 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 1 year, 10 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 1 year, 10 months 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.
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answered 1 year, 9 months ago
by
WiggleDean
 - Hampshire
Question
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, 4 months ago
by
4Sanj
on Crosstop Brake Levers
1 answer
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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, 3 months ago
by
wigglerob
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Is this £24.29 for a pair of Cane Creek Crosstop Brake Levers?
asked 4 months, 3 weeks ago
by
JamesFD
on Crosstop Brake Levers
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answer 1
They are sold in pairs.
answered 1 week, 4 days ago
by
Gobi
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