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Technically Speaking => Brakes => Topic started by: Tally on Saturday, 16 October 2021, 09:24 PM

Title: Brake levers
Post by: Tally on Saturday, 16 October 2021, 09:24 PM
These arrived this morning, so now I have a spare pair to go under my seat for that day when you say "oh bugger".
Title: Re: Brake levers
Post by: KiwiCol on Sunday, 17 October 2021, 04:21 AM
You want to put them on Tally, and put the originals under the seat.  Bit more shiney bling, but std.  :onya:
Title: Re: Brake levers
Post by: Hooli on Sunday, 17 October 2021, 05:06 AM
I started carrying spares after snapping one at the pivot when away, never dropped it again since...
Title: Re: Brake levers
Post by: DP1400 on Sunday, 17 October 2021, 06:34 AM
Sorry to spoil the party guys, but I see no point in adding even more weight to an already heavy bike by carrying spare parts! Where do you draw the line? If I ever get stranded due to bits falling off or failing, I`ll just call my insurance company and they`ll get me home. Thats what I pay them big money for..... :stir:
Title: Re: Brake levers
Post by: Hooli on Sunday, 17 October 2021, 06:41 AM
I missed a day in Ireland as I couldn't get to the ferry, so it makes sense to me.

If you do 15 miles, park up to pose & go home then there wouldn't be any point  :stir:
Title: Re: Brake levers
Post by: DP1400 on Monday, 18 October 2021, 06:17 AM
I absolutely agree with your last point Hooli  :onya:
Title: Re: Brake levers
Post by: Kiwifruit on Monday, 18 October 2021, 07:40 AM
@DP1400     Always be prepared!!
Title: Re: Brake levers
Post by: DP1400 on Monday, 18 October 2021, 04:05 PM
 :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:
Title: Re: Brake levers
Post by: Hooli on Monday, 18 October 2021, 05:39 PM
You saw how much I packed the first time I went camping on a bike then?  :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: Brake levers
Post by: Tally on Tuesday, 19 October 2021, 02:43 AM
That's a good idea @KiwiCol . I will change them over that way I will know what to do if I break one and I will also know which tools I will need if I haven't already got them in my toolkit. Cheers  :onya: :onya:
Title: Re: Brake levers
Post by: Hooli on Tuesday, 19 October 2021, 03:33 AM
10mm spanner & flat headed screwdriver from memory.
Title: Re: Brake levers
Post by: Tally on Tuesday, 19 October 2021, 04:21 AM
Check :onya: and check  :onya: @Hooli