Re: [CR] Brake Levers for Belleri 'Porteur' Bars?

(Example: Production Builders)

From: "Jamie Hascall" <jfhascall@lobo.net>
Date: Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:13:03 -0600
To: <Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Cc: Jamie Hascall <jfhascall@lobo.net>
Subject: Re: [CR] Brake Levers for Belleri 'Porteur' Bars?


Matthew,

Inverse levers will definitely work with those bars as I too bought some for the commuter build of my old Frejus. I used some Tektro levers and was very happy with how beautifully they worked together.

Jamie Hascall Santa Fe, NM

>A while back, Velo Orange was selling off the remaining stock of a porteur style handlebar made by Belleri. >I managed to snag a pair and am in the process of building myself a budget winter porteur. >Does anyone know what kind of brake levers are compatible with these bars?? Can I use an inverse lever or will I need to use a regular roadie lever?

>Matthew Bowne
>Brooklyn, New York