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RL520 Ergo Brake Levers for Linear Pull
RL520 Ergo Brake Levers for Linear Pull
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TektroRL520 Ergo Brake Levers for Linear Pull
4.8
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Need a drop bar lever that plays well with v-brakes on your tandem or touring rig? How about one to actuate standard mechanical disc calipers for your singlespeed mostercrosser or dirt drop mountain bike? The RL520 is just what you need. If you want no-compromise performance from a brake lever designed around long cable pull instead of settling with a roundabout solution, you've found what you''re looking for.
- Long pull cable actuation
- Sold as pair
- Accepts road brake cables
- Push button quick release
- 136 grams
Specifications
Color
Black, Silver
Lever Actuation
Long Pull
Side
Pair
Tree Fort ID:
333222344273
Review Summary
LIKES
Construction (4),
Feel (6),
Looks (6)
WORKS FOR
Aero Base Bars (3),
Bull Horn Bars (1)
DISLIKES
Clamp (1)
4.8 GEARS
6 reviews
6 reviews
Customer Questions
Q.
asked by: a guest
Which Brake cable nipples should be used for this levers? road or MTB?
Which Brake cable nipples should be used for this levers? road or MTB?
A.
anwered by: canteau
The Tektro RL520 Brake Levers use road cables.
The Tektro RL520 Brake Levers use road cables.
Q.
asked by: dbybe
Do you have replacement hoods in black, for these levers?
Do you have replacement hoods in black, for these levers?
Q.
asked by: a guest
Are they like the R341 designed for small hands?
Are they like the R341 designed for small hands?
Q.
asked by: a guest
Is there a tan/gum hood available or do you know if the Cane Creek SCR-5 hood will fit?
Is there a tan/gum hood available or do you know if the Cane Creek SCR-5 hood will fit?
Q.
asked by: a guest
Will these levers work with the new Avid BB-7 Mountain S disc brakes.
Will these levers work with the new Avid BB-7 Mountain S disc brakes.
Q.
asked by: a guest
The description says "Sold as pair." Is the price listed above for a pair?
The description says "Sold as pair." Is the price listed above for a pair?
A.
anwered by: mlewis
Yes, just as stated these are sold as a pair.
Yes, just as stated these are sold as a pair.
Q.
asked by: a guest
Are these compatible with cantilever brakes?
Are these compatible with cantilever brakes?
A.
anwered by: mlewis
No, these are a long pull brake lever, and are designed for use with v-brakes or long pull disc brakes.
No, these are a long pull brake lever, and are designed for use with v-brakes or long pull disc brakes.
Q.
asked by: a guest
Do these levers have the quick rel mechanism as shown on the Tektro site?
Do these levers have the quick rel mechanism as shown on the Tektro site?
A.
anwered by: bobfike
These brake lever do include a quick release mechanism that is must easier to use than having to disconnect the noodle from the brake arm linkage. A real time saver!
These brake lever do include a quick release mechanism that is must easier to use than having to disconnect the noodle from the brake arm linkage. A real time saver!
A.
anwered by: a guest
Yes there is a button at the top of the brake lever blade to release the brake.
Yes there is a button at the top of the brake lever blade to release the brake.
Customer Reviews
5
October 03, 2010
reviewed by: pjmcbride
I just bought some drop bars and put them on my hybrid so I needed some long pull levers. Someone suggested cane creeks drop-v's, they looked awesome but the price did not. So I came looking to Tree Fort and found what I needed for half the price which was great. They work great and look great and were easy to install.
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vote5
August 24, 2011
reviewed by: A Guest
I set these levers up on my new Midged drop bar 29er running Avid BB7 MT rotors and calipers and love them so far! I have not had a chance to see how they perform on the trail, but for my 3 mile commute they work great! After getting the caliper itself dialed in these levers provide great feel. Highly recommend them!
5
November 05, 2010
reviewed by: CruzCtrl
I have had these levers a week and already have a few hundred dirt miles on them. I am enjoying the added benefit of v-brakes and these levers are a great solution at a very reasonable price. They feel great and have been a great addition to my cyclo-cross bike. Nice quality and good looks!
4
July 02, 2012
reviewed by: mchart
Poor design to bury the fixing bolt behind the installed brake wire, but you can still access by some combo of releasing the QR at the brake and or using a bondhus head wrench. Made the mistake of buying black, which I immediately scuffed. Still a good value compared to some others out there. And a more solid, Campy-esque feel too.
5
December 19, 2012
reviewed by: ddommo
I converted my old GT Aggressor mountain bike into a single speed commuter for NYC. I am using bullhorn bars instead of the standard mountain bars. I initially tried bar-end brakes levers, but they are made for short pull brakes and during my first ride in the rain, I could not stop my bike! I installed these brake handles and they work really well with my v-brakes (no crashing into access-a-ride vans anymore!). They are cheaper than the Cane Creek ones too.
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