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Most Recent Questions
Recent Question:
What diameter bars do these fit? and is the reach adjustable?
Recent Question:
does it suitable for MTB v-brakes?
Recent Question:
does it include a pair or is that price for one lever??
Recent Question:
Is this L and R set or just one? Should I buy just 2 for both hands?
Recent Question:
What handlebar diameters will these levers fit?
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does it suitable for MTB v-brakes?
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Is the price for one or two?
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cable housing pulling through lever hoods
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Do these come as a pair or are they sold individually?
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ARE THESE FOR V-BRAKE SYSTEMS?

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Avid FR 5 Brake Levers

Power and Control in a deceptively simple package. Making brakes that slow down a bike is easy. But making them light, powerful, efficient, adjustable and ergonomically perfect for your hand takes a lot of experience and smart design. That's the stuff that Avid® makes look so easy.
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Questions & Answers for Avid FR 5 Brake Levers

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Avid FR 5 Brake Lever Set
Does a set comprise two levers??
asked 2 years, 10 months ago
by
idavid
on FR 5 Brake Levers
3 answers
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answer 1
Yup, pair (2) of levers in the box....
Top 1000 Contributor
Top 1000 Contributor
answered 1 year, 9 months ago
by
ScottSquires
 - Melbourne
answer 2
Yep, I just ordered a set - 2 levers in a set.
answered 2 years, 10 months ago
by
Haguey
 - Sheffield, UK
answer 3
Two levers.
Staff Answer
answered 2 years, 10 months ago
by
guru
 - hampshire.uk
Question
I meant to say: can these levers be used with V brakes?
asked 2 years, 4 months ago
by
Stirlingrider
on FR 5 Brake Levers
3 answers
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answer 1
Yes
answered 11 months ago
by
DRoberts
answer 2
Yes, I used them with Shimano cables and V-brakes.
Best Answer
answered 1 year, 9 months ago
by
devdor
answer 3
Yes they are v-brake compatible.
Staff Answer
answered 2 years, 4 months ago
by
BigSi
Question
How many are in a package? Is this for a pair?
asked 2 years, 2 months ago
by
bench91
on FR 5 Brake Levers
3 answers
Answers
answer 1
Yes
answered 11 months ago
by
DRoberts
answer 2
Yes, the price is for a pair of levers.
answered 1 year, 9 months ago
by
devdor
answer 3
Yes for a pair.
Staff Answer
answered 2 years, 2 months ago
by
guru
 - hampshire.uk
Question
Do these come as a pair or are they sold individually?
asked 4 months, 1 week ago
by
Beuk
on FR 5 Brake Levers
3 answers
Answers
answer 1
They come as a pair
answered 1 month ago
by
tazminator
 - Middlesbrough
answer 2
They are supplied as a pair (I agree; it's not very clear from the product desc'n!)
answered 1 month, 1 week ago
by
AndyTriHarder
 - Lancashire
answer 3
Supplied as a pair.
Top 10 Contributor
Top 10 Contributor
answered 1 month, 4 weeks ago
by
wiggleshane
Question
can the avid fr5 brake levers be used with dual pivot brakes
asked 2 years, 10 months ago
by
grumpyric
on FR 5 Brake Levers
2 answers
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answer 1
Yes, I currently use them with Tektro dual pivot levers and they are a step up from the drop bar levers; better control and no flex.
Top 50 Contributor
Top 50 Contributor
answered 1 year, 2 months ago
by
Biketech
 - Portsmouth
answer 2
No.
Staff Answer
answered 2 years, 10 months ago
by
guru
 - hampshire.uk
Question
are they available in another colour?? (e.g. black)
asked 2 years, 5 months ago
by
RALLYMAN09
on FR 5 Brake Levers
2 answers
Answers
answer 1
Black lever and grey body only.
Top 50 Contributor
Top 50 Contributor
answered 1 year, 2 months ago
by
Biketech
 - Portsmouth
answer 2
Unfortunately the only colour available is the silver with black lever
Staff Answer
answered 2 years, 5 months ago
by
guru
 - hampshire.uk
Question
will these work with road calipers?
Im running riser bars on my singlespeed and campag road calipers, will these be compatible?
asked 1 year ago
by
iamsimon
on FR 5 Brake Levers
2 answers
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answer 1
Yes they work fine with caliper brakes
answered 1 month, 1 week ago
by
AndyTriHarder
 - Lancashire
answer 2
Should be fine. I run mine on a fixed flat bar set up with tektro dual pivot road callipers. They work very well.
Top 50 Contributor
Top 50 Contributor
answered 11 months ago
by
Biketech
 - Portsmouth
Question
Will Avid FR5 Brake Lever fit a 23mm handle bar and to use for my current lever as attached?
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asked 2 years, 6 months ago
by
voltt
on FR 5 Brake Levers
2 answers
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answer 1
I doubt it; they are standard 26mm and there is very little clamp flex.
answered 1 month, 1 week ago
by
AndyTriHarder
 - Lancashire
answer 2
Yes.
Staff Answer
answered 2 years, 6 months ago
by
guru
 - hampshire.uk
Question
What is the maximum clamp size?
asked 2 years, 8 months ago
by
BennyHarry
on FR 5 Brake Levers
1 answer
Answers
answer 1
25.4 STD MTB bar.
Staff Answer
answered 2 years, 8 months ago
by
guru
 - hampshire.uk
Question
Will these work with the Charge Slice bullhorn bar?
It has a slightly different diameter of 23.8 mm so not many levers apear to fit.
 
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asked 10 months ago
by
Anonymous
on FR 5 Brake Levers
1 answer
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answer 1
They do not, get these http://www.wiggle.co.uk/tektro-rl720-series-brake-levers/
in 26mm
answered 3 months, 1 week ago
by
Hoax
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