Tektro TRP RRL vs. Shimano Tiagra type BRL400 brake levers?

[Lum Gim Fong]

Riv sells both models.

The Shimano type has always been good for me but lately my big thumb joints are hurting after riding with them. Maybe I am getting some arthritis in them and the levers are digging into my thumb/index web too much (that’s the joint in there). Also, the Shimanos have that hooked top point that pokes back into that thumb/index crotch when I use the alt grip holding the very tops of levers. Shimanos very narrow width, too.

Was wondering if the TRP RRL are more hand friendly?

Anyone can relate their experiences with both?

[Ryan M.]

They are, in my experience. The trps are a little wider and have that extra hand perch up top which is somewhat useful. The button that releases the lever is pretty useful, IMHO, especially when hooked up to v-brakes or cantis; it just helps put slack in the cables to remove tires. The lever portion is a different shape too, but I think that is neither here nor there. The Tiagras are less expensive, especially considering you get some brake cable and housing with them. 

[Garth]

 

    Buy the TRP , they certainly can't be worse than the Shimano you have !  The larger bodied levers are a whole lot roomier than the "old" style, which I always found too small. 

[phil k]

I made the switch from Shimano 105 aero's to TRP. I like the TRPs so far. Looks great, but its a bit more ergonomic. Easier to brake in the hoods, roomier, and the quick release function is nice if you run big tires.

[Belopsky]

Thinking about switching from my tektro to those TRP

[Tommy Patterson]

I was bent on buying a pair of the TRP levers for their looks, but once I held them at my LBS I found the hood shape where my hands would sit "pointy" and somewhat slim for my larger hands. To me they felt like a cross between the BRL 400s and a modern, boxy brifter. If you like the feel of a flatter, larger platform try out the basic Tektro brake levers. They feel surprisingly good and still have the campy-style brake release button. And they're half the price...

Tommy

On Fri, Sep 7, 2018 at 8:03 AM Belopsky <belopol...@gmail.com> wrote:

Thinking about switching from my tektro to those TRP

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[Toshi Takeuchi]

The TRP levers are far superior in ergonomics (for me) when braking on descents etc.  The major difference that you might notice is the flatness in terms of the transition from the bars to the hoods.  The Shimano has a very smooth/unnoticeable transition (on the bars I've tried), whereas you might notice a little bump for the TRP levers, but the gain in ergonomics makes it worth it for me to have the TRPs.

Toshi

[Lum Gim Fong]

I just got a set of the TRP's. Only $52.99

I think I will try to use the included shim for the flatter, more modern looking angle transition instead of them sticking straight up and away from bars.

[Doug Bloch]

I’ve used the Tiagras, basic Tektros, and TRP RRLs. The TRPs are the most comfortable for me and look pretty. They offer multiple points of contact on the levers and a solid perch to sit on if you like to ride on the hoods a lot.

YMMV of course.

Doug
Alameda CA USA

[David Wadstrup]

I’ve used both extensively and far prefer the TRP. So much so, that I ended up trading out th Shimano for another set of TRPs.

[Lum Gim Fong]

Thanks for the info, everyone.

Do you all mount them with or without the included shim for the more forward tilt?

Anyone got pics of yours so I can see what they look like with and without shim?

Online seems like most arenlt shimming.

I am thinking of doing mine shimmed with M151F bars.

[Doug Bloch]

Mine are attached without shims.  Currently I am using them on Soma Hwy One bars.  In the past, I used them on Gran Bois Maes Parallels.  They are so nice.

Doug Bloch

Alameda CA USA

[Lum Gim Fong]

Thanks, Doug!

Looks real nice! What kind of stem is that?

Looks like the shim would make them stick out straight like brifters.

Those bars look the same shape as the M151F I hopefully will be using. I will have to try both ways to see which will be best for me.

[Doug Bloch]

Thanks!  The stem is a Crust bikes fillet-brazed chromoly threadless stem.  You can't get them in this length right now unfortunately.

The shim would definitely make it look like brifters.  My goal with this build was to make a light fixed gear bike that looked classic but with all new components.  I succeeded I think.  18 lbs of glorious lugged Reynolds steel.

Doug

Alameda CA USA

[Jim Bronson]

Yea, that fillet brazed stem is sweet!   I don't have any bikes that use threadless anymore, but if I did, I'd be wanting to get something like that.

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