Tektro TRP Brake Levers

[reynoldslugs]

A big shout-out to Rivendell for carrying these, and to Tektro for
making them. I put them on the Ramboullet a couple weeks ago and have
been riding them a lo recentlyt. Did a monster, fast 3000' descent
down Pine Flat this morning, and came away with a new-found
appreciation for the ergonomics - - the hood configuration and the
slight off-set to the levers - - man, they were really superb. If
you're considering them, they the Clydesdale Seal of Approval big-
time.

On this bike, they're matched to Tektro big mouth brakes, an excellent
combination. Keeping my heft under control on a 40mph + descent is no
mean feat.

Pics:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/41563482@N06/6273826973/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/41563482@N06/6274348308/in/photostream/

Max B

[Michael_S]

that's great to hear that they are larger. Too many of these levers are too petite for me.

 

I am using the SRAM S500 levers on my Coho and they fit my big hands well too.  I switched the hoods to Hudz in Bordeaux gold

 

http://www.flickr.com/photos/37347002@N05/5893096956/in/set-72157625307611023

 

~mike

[Shifty]

Yeah, I'd agree that they're a nice alternative to (previously owned) cheapo Tektro brake levers and pointy top Shimano levers. They're not quite on par with Campagnolo and Shimano machine quality, having used both extensively, but they rival their ergonomics. The hand hold on the lever was very well thought through, indeed. Initially, I regretted the "I'm a retro lever" appearance but the comfort obliterated that concern. I've come to enjoy how they look on my new AHH:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/66219337@N06/6293645602

– Shifty –

[Alex Moll]

You beat me to the punch, Max. I just logged in to post of review of
these levers.

When I first saw them on rivbike.com, I was taken aback. They looked a
bit Romulan, or Klingon to me (did Grant write that?) Then I saw the
high polish, the tan hoods, and the drillium. The looks were starting
to grow on me, and they did look comfortable.

I decided to go for it, and finally got around to putting them on this
week. Went for a good ride today, and confirmed they are very
comfortable, and work very well. I especially like the quick release
button - really slick, and makes opening up my Paul Racers WAY easier.

Highly recommended!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/39151498@N07/6293766658/in/pool-64927372@N00/

Alex

[bionnaki]

agreed. I have the TRP levers as well -- I think they're the bee's knees. Mine are the black/gray version.

and I like your Rambo -- good choices. how do you like the Kojaks?

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[reynoldslugs]

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> and I like your Rambo -- good choices. how do you like the Kojaks?
>
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Love 'em. Kojaks are my new favorite tires, along with Rivendell Jack
Browns. We have long hard descents in Sonoma County, with plenty of
crummy pavement and potholes... so the comfort and handling of good
32mm - 33 mm tires are a perfect match.

Max