Rob3rt
Man or Moose!
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- Manchester
Sorry if this is a silly question, but, Im looking to buy some TT brake levers (the sort that plug into the ends of bullhort/aero base bars) and brake calipers for use as a front brake on my fixed wheel bike.
I understand that basically the lever pulls the cable, the cable pulls the caliper, but are there any compatibility issues between some levers and calipers, or can you use any lever with any caliper?
Also whilst I am talking about brakes, when buying a brake caliper, will pretty much any standard caliper fit? I understand that you get longer and shorter arms on some, but mostly you just see for example a Shimano 105 brake, and are not presented with sizing options.
Finally, is there much difference between a Tiagra and 105 brake system? Just weight and aesthetics?
I was looking at getting a black 105 front brake and the following levers, or something very similar.
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=27938
I understand that basically the lever pulls the cable, the cable pulls the caliper, but are there any compatibility issues between some levers and calipers, or can you use any lever with any caliper?
Also whilst I am talking about brakes, when buying a brake caliper, will pretty much any standard caliper fit? I understand that you get longer and shorter arms on some, but mostly you just see for example a Shimano 105 brake, and are not presented with sizing options.
Finally, is there much difference between a Tiagra and 105 brake system? Just weight and aesthetics?
I was looking at getting a black 105 front brake and the following levers, or something very similar.
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=27938