[CR] Inverse/Reverse Lever Installation

(Example: Framebuilders:Chris Pauley)

From: "Sean Flores" <seaneee175@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 10 May 2010 20:50:46 -0700
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: [CR] Inverse/Reverse Lever Installation


First off, let me apologize as I think this was recently covered. However, I've spent the last hour searching and cannot find the original post.

I'm trying to install a pair of no-name reverse levers. These are the typical older style with the set screw that has the cable running inside the bars.

Looking at the levers, the brake cable hole is countersunk on the outside. There is nothing on the inside off the lever for the actual housing to rest inside of. My question is, will a normal ferrule keep the housing in place? Is there something else I should be doing to keep the housing where it needs to be?

I left my camera at work, or I would take pics. However, the lever looks similar to this:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2581/3833155635_8dc13ebf77.jpg

As you can see in that photo, the cable hole is countersunk on the outside.

However if you look at this photo:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3497/3833949122_f259b316ff.jpg

You can see that the inside of the lever is also countersunk to keep the housing in place. My levers do not have this on the inside.

If you do happen to remember this discussion, please send me the links or subject of the original message.

Thanks in advance.

Sean Flores
San Francisco, CA