{"title":"Brakes","description":"\u003cp style=\"float: left; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"brakes\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1403\/7343\/files\/BRAKES_copy-sqr04_600x_1af2ebc9-7182-4694-859a-d7bfd26cc023_compact.jpg?v=1518118699\" style=\"margin-right: 10px; float: left;\"\u003eDon't go to the Hof Brau if you're a vegan, and don't shop for disc brakes here. We don't hate them, but we do prefer rim brakes— for 99 percent of the riding we do and expect you'll do. Rim brakes (cantilevers, sidepulls, centerpulls, V-brakes) are powerful because they slow the bike down with a longer lever than does a disc brake. The brakes we offer will work as well for you as they do for us.\u003cbr\u003eOur selection of rim brakes is small but good. All the fork-mount type fit allen fittings, which work with 100 percent of all post-1980 bikes.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"shimano-tiagra-road-brake-levers-15091","title":"Shimano Super Road brake Levers","description":"\u003cp\u003eTerrific, good-looking, ergonomic road brake levers for non-STI shifting on either road drops or Albastache bars.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIBLR400PLA\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SHIMANO AMERICA CORPORATION (23)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23334412289,"sku":"bl1-15091","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1403\/7343\/products\/665_0307.jpg?v=1522524001"},{"product_id":"shimano-road-brake-lever-hoods","title":"Brake Lever Hoods for Shimano Super Road Lever","description":"\u003cp\u003eRubbery, black replacement hoods for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rivbike.mom\/products\/shimano-tiagra-road-brake-levers-15091\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShimano Super road brake levers\u003c\/a\u003e.  May or may not work on other non-brifter (brake+shifter) style Shimano drop bar brake levers such as RX100, etc...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eY86C98100\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SHIMANO AMERICA CORPORATION (23)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23334426241,"sku":"bl1H","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1403\/7343\/products\/bl1hd.png?v=1631645418"},{"product_id":"tektro-trp-rrl-sr-brake-levers-silver-drilled-alloy-gum-hoods-15180","title":"Brake Levers - Road - TRP - RRL SR, Drilled","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTRP Ultra-Ergo Road Brake Levers\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTRP means Tektro Racing Products, and it's like Lexus is to Honda. Fancier and more expensive. I saw these at a trade show in Taiwan and at first I thought some non-riding, spike-haired twenty-somethings went nuts on the CAD program and came up with the worst possible mix of old world looks and new world ergonomics. But I still couldn't stop looking at them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most ergonomic road brake levers out there. For 23.8mm bars only. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe now sell \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rivbike.mom\/collections\/braking\/products\/brake-lever-hoods-for-trp-rrl-brake-levers?variant=31185632591983\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereplacement hoods\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe real juicy stuff hits you when you grab them. Each lever is custom-made to fit every human hand since Lucy, and the contours are so good that you almost feel like a wimp for liking it. There's even a recess in the upper part of the lever, for when you hook your fingers around that. The lever also sticks out to the side, so it's easy to grab no matter what. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe lever hood-body has a higher peak than our other levers---borrowed from Shimano brifters. But since there's no cable coming out from on high, you can comfortably grab this nose with your lower two fingers, and if you're shooting for high-on-the-bars aero, this is just the thing to do. In any case, there does seem to be an extra half a position on these levers, and that may be worth something to you. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere's a button quick-release on the levers. It works great and fits flush. All in all, some slight non-functional aesthetics have been sacrificed for some stupendously functional ergonomics, and I'd say it's a good trade. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQuick-release button in use, slackening the cable.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey work with sidepulls, centerpulls, and cantilevers, and we a few variants: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSilver levers \/ Black hoods (RRL): This will likely end up being the normal one, but who knows? Don't use them with black bar tape, but only because black tape, black hoods, plus blackish levers looks kind of too much darkness concentrated in one spot. It's nothing functional, and it's not a sign of bad taste; just something to consider. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSilver or Black drilled alloy levers \/ Gum or Black hoods (RRL SR): They have gum hoods, sure to trigger juicy eyes among some. There's some grey plastic, too, and it all looks good together. I used to insist on gum, but gave up and got used to black. The gum still looks nice, and with some color bar tapes, it's way better. The silver levers always look good, and I can take or leave the holes. We have six pair of these, and they're the first six to be offered in the lower 48.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold per pair, no cables or housing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClamp diameter is 23.8mm, like all other Road bike type brake levers, for use on Moustache or drop type style bars. Will Not work on Mt. bike or Albatross or Dove style bars since those have a 22.2mm brake clamp diameter. This is not to be confused with stem clamp diameter which is a totally different thing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tektro TRP USA (1027)","offers":[{"title":"Gum hoods and Silver levers","offer_id":39313132290159,"sku":"bl6-15180","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black hoods and Silver levers","offer_id":39313132322927,"sku":"bl6-15193","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black hoods and Black levers \/ All Black","offer_id":39314237390959,"sku":"bl6-15194","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1403\/7343\/products\/665_0306.jpg?v=1522524543"},{"product_id":"dia-compe-ss-6-mtb-silver-brake-levers","title":"Brake Levers - Mountain - Dia-Compe SS-6","description":"\u003cp\u003eA solid little lovely brake lever, with all the features a required of a brake lever. It fits Mountain\/City handlebars (22.2mm, or 7\/8-in. diameter). Among our bars: All of them except drops and Albastache.  \u003cstrong\u003eWorks for any short-pull brake: cantilevers, sidepulls, and centerpulls. Not V-brakes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese come as a pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ess6\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dia-Compe DiaTech (361)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23334448449,"sku":"bl6DC","price":44.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1403\/7343\/products\/665_0324.jpg?v=1522521922"},{"product_id":"yokozuna-cartridge-73mm-shoes-salmon-pads","title":"Brake Pads - Yokozuna Cartridge 73mm Shoes \u0026 Salmon Pads","description":"These are Yokozuna brand with the Scott\/Mathauser salmon-colored compound which is the most durable, grippy, fade-resistant of all. The best in wet weather, but it good in dry weather too, and you can consider these pads upgrades to any brake they'll fit on. Two styles: Smooth POST, for cantilever brakes that require posts (not all do); and THREADED, for normal sidepulls and centerpulls that use threaded shoes. There you go. Both are cartridge shoe style for easy pad replacement. Long 73mm long pads.","brand":"Merry Sales\/Interloc Design Group (455)","offers":[{"title":"Smooth post -15061 silver pad holder","offer_id":23334669313,"sku":"bpm1-15061","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Threaded-15148 silver pad holder","offer_id":23334669377,"sku":"bpm1-15148SIL","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1403\/7343\/products\/bpm1-2.jpg?v=1471028226"},{"product_id":"yokozuna-55mm-brake-pad-insert-salmon-15143","title":"Brake Pads - Yokozuna 54mm inserts, Salmon","description":"Yokozuna brake pad insert\/slip-in for use in the fancy threaded aluminum holders and newer type Shimano brake pad holders. Famous Scott\/Mathauser salmon brake pad compound that works great in wet and dry and lasts a long time. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you're using Tektro R559 sidepull brake, the cartridge aluminum brake pad holders are already included with them so all you need to do to have new pads is slip these guys in. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese are about 54 mm long. Also available in a longer 73 mm length. Measure to make sure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSold per pair - as in one wheels worth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Merry Sales\/Interloc Design Group (455)","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":23334672385,"sku":"bpr2-15143","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1403\/7343\/products\/bpr2-2.jpg?v=1471028231"},{"product_id":"shimano-ct91-cantilever-brakeset-15072","title":"Brakes - Cantilever - Shimano Altus CT91","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrakes - cantilever - Shimano Altus CT91 - 15072\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are Spencer's favorite cantilevers. He's \"built hundreds of bikes\" with these. They're copies of XTR M900 cantis, (which frequently sell on the used market for 5x what these cost) but with a cheaper finish and pads. The pads are smooth-post so you can fine tune how far or close they are to the rim without shuffling spacers around.  Use the stock pads 'til they're worn out and then replace them with smooth post, cartridge \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rivbike.mom\/products\/yokozuna-cartridge-73mm-shoes-salmon-pads\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYokozunas\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are front and rear specific, but the only difference is the link wire is longer for the front brake. You don't have to use the provided straddle cable at all: if you have a rack that mounts through the fork crown and you're worried the provided link wire won't clear it, get one of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rivbike.mom\/products\/tektro-brake-cable-straddle-wire-340mm-each?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=straddle\u0026amp;_psid=bbc01acd1\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003estraddle cables\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rivbike.mom\/products\/brake-cable-straddle-hanger-yoke-pair-15115?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=dia+compe+straddle\u0026amp;_psid=44e1516d9\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003ehangers\u003c\/a\u003e and use that instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e$13 per wheel, making this one of the best value brakes... maybe ever. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esold individually (per wheel)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003efront\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUPC: \u003cspan class=\"productupc\"\u003e689228011311\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePRODUCT CODE: \u003cspan class=\"productcode\"\u003eEBRCT91MFSA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-code-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eITEM NUMBER: \u003cspan class=\"productcode\"\u003eBR-CT91\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"productcode\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan class=\"productcode\"\u003e---\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"productcode\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan class=\"productcode\"\u003erear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-code-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"js-pdp-product-upc\"\u003eUPC: \u003cspan class=\"productupc\"\u003e689228011328\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"js-pdp-product-code\"\u003ePRODUCT CODE: \u003cspan class=\"productcode\"\u003eEBRCT91MRSB\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eITEM NUMBER: \u003cspan class=\"productcode\"\u003eBR-CT91\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SHIMANO AMERICA CORPORATION (23)","offers":[{"title":"Front","offer_id":39257467256943,"sku":"brc4-F","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rear","offer_id":39257467289711,"sku":"brc4-R","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1403\/7343\/files\/CT91Canti-5.jpg?v=1784052937"},{"product_id":"tektro-r559-brakes-bolt-on-15183","title":"Brakes - Sidepull - Tektro R559, bolt-on mount","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBolt on\u003c\/span\u003e style nuts for old tymey vintage bike projects. If you have a modernish frame (made within the last 29.7 years) you probably need the Allen style instead. The rear has 28mm of exposed bolt, the front has 50mm of exposed bolt.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese exist because we wanted a sidepull that would accommodate a fat tire and fender and make it easy to release the wheel. Tektro agreed to it, and these are them. The brake reach range is 55mm to 73mm, which exceeds by far anything Shimano or Campy has, which makes them good for country and touring bikes. They're lighter than Ultegra sidepulls, stop just as well, and are beautifully made in all respects.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere is no box, no instructions, no cables or housing. You get two calipers, friend, and then you're on your own.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePopular for 700c-to-650B conversions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn this new and improved R559 model, all of the calipers come with a new feature. It is neither bad nor good. It is as neutral as a feature gets. It is this: above the quick-release lever on the caliper arm, is a quick-release lock, which prevents the quick-release lever from opening unless you disengage the lock, which you do by simply pressing the tiny button while pulling up on the q\/r lever. Adding this feature has the unfortunate consequence of making the pre-feature model seem not as good, which is nuts. But, in these lititgidguolous times, it is probably prudent. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSold as a set (front and rear).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBuy the 54mm length koolstop ebike insert pads after you've done a lot of riding, I mean braking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tektro TRP USA (1027)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23334702465,"sku":"brsR559bolt-15183","price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1403\/7343\/files\/20250211_Feb_product72.jpg?v=1739315301"},{"product_id":"no-discontinued-shimano-deore-v-brakes-15145-disc","title":"Brakes - Linear pull - Shimano Deore T610 (each wheel)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe most powerful brakes out there, the best choice for fat-tire bikes. Excellent, period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Sold individually, per wheel, so if you need them for a bike, order Qty: \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeore BR-T610 V-brake\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWt: 186g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor: Black \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength: 107mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*You may receive two boxes labeled \"rear.\" To make one a \"front\" you just need to move the brake pads so the arrows point towards the front of the bike. 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The smaller wirey one does.\u003cbr\u003eBoth styles work great, don't wrestle too hard hear. Go by looks. These are truly fine pieces of metal, as fine as anything Nitto makes, just a lot simpler and more affordable than most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eshort as-1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003elong as-2\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rivendell Bicycle Works EAST Masa (503)","offers":[{"title":"Short","offer_id":23334913473,"sku":"ca23-as1-15133","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Long","offer_id":23334913537,"sku":"ca23-as2-15132","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1403\/7343\/products\/ca23-2.jpg?v=1471028679"},{"product_id":"barrel-adjuster-each","title":"Barrel Adjuster","description":"\u003cp\u003eYe olde barrel adjusters for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rivbike.mom\/products\/dia-compe-slotted-brake-hanger\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebrake hangers\u003c\/a\u003e and shifter stops. And fits rear derailleurs, too. And many brake calipers and some brake levers, too. And brake cable stops.  Holy cow—best bring half a dozen spares with you even on your two-mile commute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold individually, limited to four per household, per day, but we won't keep track.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel, black, slotted or Aluminum, silver, unslotted. Mix 'em, match 'em, go to town.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6mm x 17mm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dia-Compe DiaTech (361)","offers":[{"title":"Silver - unslotted, aluminum","offer_id":23334920961,"sku":"ca51-SIL","price":1.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black - slotted, steel","offer_id":3786817536013,"sku":"ca51-BLK","price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1403\/7343\/products\/ca51-2.jpg?v=1525375575"},{"product_id":"yokozuna-or-shimano-mountain-brake-cable-each","title":"Brake cable, mountain, Yokozuna or Shimano","description":"Yokozuna or Shimano MTN stainless steel brake cable each. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.6mm x 1700mm.","brand":"Merry Sales\/Interloc Design Group (455)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23334924993,"sku":"cabMTNeach","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1403\/7343\/products\/cabMTNeach-2.jpg?v=1471028698"},{"product_id":"shimano-brake-cable-crimp-pack-of-10","title":"Shimano BRAKE cable crimp, pack of 10","description":"This is the most overpackaged part in our line, and we aren't proud of that. They're genuine Shimano brand \"Inner Caps\"--is what Shimano calls 'em, although we just know them as the aluminum cable end tip crimp thingies, to prevent the cable from fraying and scratching you and giving you tetanus. Pinch them on gently with side cutting pliers or pound them flat with a rock. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor 1.6mm brake cables.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rivbike.mom\/products\/shimano-shift-derailler-cable-crimp-pack-of-10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eHere's smaller crimps for derailleur cables.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSecret tip: scoop up some grease with the open end so that it sticks to the cable and doesn't fall off or get catapulted across the room before you get to pinch it on.\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"SHIMANO AMERICA CORPORATION (23)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23335005121,"sku":"crimpBRAKE","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1403\/7343\/products\/crimpBRAKE-2.jpg?v=1471028857"},{"product_id":"baggie-of-brass-ferrules-4mm-and-5mm","title":"Housing Cap - Brass ferrule (each)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrake and derailleur housings are usually capped with ferrules. Normal ferrules (or \"caps\"!) are brass underneath chrome-plating. The purpose of the chrome is to make them look shiny, but it's an unnecessary step. Ours are unplated, so what you see (brass) is whatcha get. They dull with age and exposure, as brass does. Oddly, unplated brass caps cost MUCH more than plated ones, but they are groovier. We use them on all of the bikes we assemble, and you can get them too, here, from us, as long as we have them. Made in Colorado, the brass-cap capitol of the West.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrake housings take 5mm caps; shifter housing uses 4mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold individually.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wheels Manufacturing (783)","offers":[{"title":"Brake - 5mm","offer_id":41966713765999,"sku":"fer1-5mm","price":1.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Shifter - 4mm","offer_id":41966713798767,"sku":"fer1-4mm","price":1.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1403\/7343\/products\/fer1-2.jpg?v=1471030027"},{"product_id":"shimano-brake-cartridge-shoe","title":"Brake Shoes -  Cartridge type with pads. Shimano Ultegra, 54mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese are Ultegra 54mm length, aluminum, cartridge brake shoes that have toe-in adjustment built into the shoe.  The black pads are alright for wet and dry but when they wear out replace them with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rivbike.mom\/collections\/braking\/products\/brake-pads-kool-stop-e-bike\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebetter kool-stop pad inserts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat\u003cspan\u003e itty bitty bumpers on the wheel-guide\/heat-sink fins to prevent rim scraping and scratching when the pads are close to being all worn out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect upgrade for CX50 cantilever brakes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOfficial Shimano name: BR-6700 R55C3\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SHIMANO AMERICA CORPORATION (23)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35836839117,"sku":"bps2-15186","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1403\/7343\/products\/bps2-15186.jpeg?v=1491946097"},{"product_id":"paul-cantilever-brakes","title":"Brakes - Cantilever - Paul","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e** Note **\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe do not stock Paul parts on our shelf.  We order them as they're ordered.  The Paul Components factory in Chico is close by so in the past we could get Paul parts orders out the same week.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCovid has changed all of that, and delays are unpredictable. Under their current constraints and higher demand, production is jammed and orders could take a few weeks. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese parts are not available for same day in store pick-ups or expedited shipping orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCurrent lead time on all things from Paul is 6-8 weeks.  Please do not order unless you can wait that long, sorry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent - even deluxe - cantilever brakes by Paul Price of Chico, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Two styles:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold per wheel\u003c\/strong\u003e, since you may want a Neo-Retro on the front and a Touring on the rear which will give you better heel clearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section product-middle\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tech-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Information for Touring Cantilever\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/paulcomp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/exploded_touring_canti.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eExploded diagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003e\u003csmall\u003eMaterial 6061 Aluminum \u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003e\u003csmall\u003eWeight 99g each\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003e\u003csmall\u003eCable Pull \u003cspan class=\"accordion-hook\"\u003eShort Pull\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003e\u003csmall\u003eBrake Pads Salmon Kool Stop Thinline \u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section product-middle\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tech-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Information for Neo-Retro Cantilever\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/paulcomp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/exploded_neo_retro.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eExploded diagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003e\u003csmall\u003eMaterial 6061 Aluminum \u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003e\u003csmall\u003eWeight 100g each\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003e\u003csmall\u003eCable Pull \u003cspan class=\"accordion-hook\"\u003eShort Pull\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003e\u003csmall\u003eBrake Pads Salmon Kool Stop Thinline \u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Paul Components (467)","offers":[{"title":"Touring \/ Silver","offer_id":695680368653,"sku":"brcp3TSIL","price":146.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Touring \/ Black","offer_id":695715004429,"sku":"brcp3TBLK","price":146.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Touring \/ Polished Silver","offer_id":695715037197,"sku":"brcp3TPOL","price":186.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Touring \/ Purple","offer_id":40880249569391,"sku":"brcp3TPRP","price":146.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Touring \/ Blue - discontinued -","offer_id":41041314218095,"sku":"brcp3TBlue","price":146.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Touring \/ Pewter - discontinued -","offer_id":41102528348271,"sku":"brcp3Tpew","price":146.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Neo-Retro \/ Silver","offer_id":695715069965,"sku":"brcp3NSIL","price":146.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Neo-Retro \/ Black","offer_id":695715102733,"sku":"brcp3NBLK","price":146.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Neo-Retro \/ Polished Silver","offer_id":695715135501,"sku":"brcp3NPOL","price":186.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Neo-Retro \/ Purple","offer_id":40880249602159,"sku":"brcp3NPRP","price":146.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Neo-Retro \/ Blue - discontinued -","offer_id":41041314250863,"sku":"brcp3NBlue","price":146.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Neo-Retro \/ Pewter - discontinued -","offer_id":41102528381039,"sku":"brcp3Npew","price":146.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1403\/7343\/products\/brcp3Nc.jpg?v=1574365964"},{"product_id":"brakes-centerpull-paul-racer-medium","title":"Brakes - Centerpull - Paul Racer Medium","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e** Note **\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe do not stock Paul parts on our shelf.  We order them as they're ordered.  The Paul Components factory in Chico is close by so in the past we could get Paul parts orders out the same week.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCovid has changed all of that, and delays are unpredictable. Under their current constraints and higher demand, production is jammed and orders could take a few weeks or months. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese parts are not available for same day in store pick-ups or expedited shipping orders.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent lead time on all things from Paul is 6-10 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e.  Please do not order unless you can wait that long, sorry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-----------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaul is a machinist, designer, and bike rider in Chico, CA. Unlike many solo manufacturers, he's stayed alive for 25+ years by making deluxe versions of common bike parts. They always cost a lot, always work well, and sometimes, as is the case with these centerpulls, they seem to be the best in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are \"medium\" reach brakes (47-57mm maximum). On our bikes, they fit the Roadeo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCenter mount with recessed allen hardware—normal for modern bikes.  Includes brake pads, straddle cable wires, and Dia-Compe straddle wires and hangers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Technical Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section product-middle\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tech-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003e\u003csmall\u003eMaterial 6061 Aluminum \u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003e\u003csmall\u003eCenter Mount Weight 154g \u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003e\u003csmall\u003eFinish Anodized Silver, Anodized Black, or Polished Silver \u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003e\u003csmall\u003eCable Pull \u003cspan class=\"accordion-hook\"\u003eShort Pull\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003e\u003csmall\u003eBrake Pads Salmon Kool Stop Thinline \u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003e\u003csmall\u003eReach 4\u003cspan class=\"accordion-hook\"\u003e7mm-57mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"accordion-hook\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/paulcomp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/racer_medium_instructions.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload\u003c\/a\u003e for more instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Components (467)","offers":[{"title":"Silver -FRONT-","offer_id":3856114024461,"sku":"brcp4-FanoSIL","price":204.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver -REAR-","offer_id":31155078135919,"sku":"brcp4-RanoSIL","price":204.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black -FRONT-","offer_id":3856114057229,"sku":"brcp4-FanoBLK","price":204.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black -REAR-","offer_id":31155079774319,"sku":"brcp4-RanoBLK","price":204.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Polished Silver -FRONT-","offer_id":3856114089997,"sku":"brcp4-Fpolished","price":255.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Polished Silver -REAR-","offer_id":31155081576559,"sku":"brcp4-Rpolished","price":255.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Purple -FRONT-","offer_id":40880254320751,"sku":"brcp4-Fprp","price":204.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Purple -REAR-","offer_id":40880254353519,"sku":"brcp4-Rprp","price":204.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue -FRONT- - discontinued -","offer_id":41041596743791,"sku":"brcp4-Fblue","price":204.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Blue -REAR- - discontinued -","offer_id":41041596776559,"sku":"brcp4-Rblue","price":204.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pewter -FRONT- - discontinued -","offer_id":41102528544879,"sku":"brcp4-Fpew","price":204.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pewter -REAR- - discontinued -","offer_id":41102528577647,"sku":"brcp4-Rpew","price":204.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1403\/7343\/products\/brcp4a.jpg?v=1764699326"},{"product_id":"brakes-linear-pull-paul-motolite","title":"Brakes - Linear Pull - Paul Motolite","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e** Note **\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe do not stock Paul parts on our shelf.  We order them as they're ordered.  The Paul Components factory in Chico is close by so in the past we could get Paul parts orders out the same week.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCovid has changed all of that, and delays are unpredictable. Under their current constraints and higher demand, production is jammed and orders could take a few weeks. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese parts are not available for same day in store pick-ups or expedited shipping orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCurrent lead time on all things from Paul is 6-8 weeks.  Please do not order unless you can wait that long, sorry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-----------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeluxe, Musa linear pull brakes by Paul Price formerly of Danville, now in Chico, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold per wheel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct Story\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAll Motolite’s have the capability of running a larger size wheel. In other words, the arms allow the pads to travel way up the arm so you could say, run a 650b or 700c wheel on a bike designed for 26”wheels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis brake is 100% machined in-house, from 6061 Aluminum. Like all our brakes, these feature our over-sized sealed pivot sleeves machined to a tolerance of plus or minus one thousandths of an inch. And of course our independently adjustable square wire springs keep everything snappy and balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe quick release mechanism is super simple and always reliable. Why doesn’t everybody do it like this?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTECHNICAL INFORMATION\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003e\u003csmall\u003eMaterial                            6061 Aluminum \u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003e\u003csmall\u003eWeight                             137g \u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003e\u003csmall\u003eFinish                               Annodized Black, Annodized Silver or Polished \u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eCable Pull\u003c\/small\u003e\u003csmall\u003e                         \u003cspan class=\"accordion-hook\"\u003eLong Pull↓\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003e\u003csmall\u003eBrake Pads                       Salmon Kool Stop Thinline \u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExploded diagram     \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/paulcomp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/brake_pivot_exploded.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edownload\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstructions                \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/paulcomp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/motolite_instructions.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edownload\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/158260982\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"\" mozallowfullscreen=\"\" allowfullscreen=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/158260982\"\u003eThe Tranformative Power of the Motolite Brake\u003c\/a\u003e from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/user40728628\"\u003ePaul Component Engineering\u003c\/a\u003e on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\"\u003eVimeo\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Components (467)","offers":[{"title":"Silver","offer_id":3856150298637,"sku":"brcp5MLS","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":3856150331405,"sku":"brcp5MLB","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Purple","offer_id":40809586983023,"sku":"brcp5MLPurple","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Polished Silver","offer_id":3856150364173,"sku":"brcp5MLPolished","price":255.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pewter - discontinued -","offer_id":41102528184431,"sku":"brcp5MLpew","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1403\/7343\/products\/brcp5c.jpg?v=1525468260"},{"product_id":"brakes-sidepull-tektro-r559-allen","title":"Brakes - Sidepull - Tektro R559, allen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRecessed allen\u003c\/span\u003e style nuts for modern bikes. 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It is as neutral as a feature gets. It is this: above the quick-release lever on the caliper arm, is a quick-release lock, which prevents the quick-release lever from opening unless you disengage the lock, which you do by simply pressing the tiny button while pulling up on the q\/r lever. Adding this feature has the unfortunate consequence of making the pre-feature model seem not as good, which is nuts. But, in these lititgidguolous times, it is probably prudent. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSold as a set (front and rear).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBuy the 54mm length koolstop insert pads after you've done a lot of riding, I mean braking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tektro TRP USA (1027)","offers":[{"title":"Polished Silver","offer_id":40728734105711,"sku":"brsR559allen-15182","price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Glossy Black","offer_id":40728734138479,"sku":"brsR559allen-15187","price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1403\/7343\/files\/20250211_Feb_product59-2.jpg?v=1739314676"},{"product_id":"brakes-centerpull-paul-racer","title":"Brakes - Centerpull - Paul Racer","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-----------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan itemprop=\"description\"\u003ePaul Price of Chico, California is a rider-machinist who makes fine and expensive bike parts, and he's really come through with this set of centerpull brakes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey're designed for tires between 32mm and 44mm wide, and have ideal clearances and details. Each arm adjusts independently, which itself is no great shakes, but the neat thing is, you can tailor the spring tension light or stiff, as you like. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe based his design on the Dia-Compe, which is a great place to start, because that's one great brake. But then he made minor changes here and there to optimize everything, and the result is one hellatiously fantastic brake. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's not cheap, but neither is dinner for two and a movie afterwards. If you can handle the initial sticker shock and accept that super fine American-made goods are worth ponying up for, you'll be delighted with these. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMake sure your bike has the right clearances for them. They're good for the A. Homer Hilsen and the newer Roadini frames with increased tire clearance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCenter mount with recessed allen hardware—normal for modern bikes.  Includes brake pads, and Dia-Compe straddle wires and hangers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan id=\"product_description\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan id=\"product_description\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan id=\"product_description\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 57-67mm brake reach.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Technical Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section product-middle\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tech-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003e\u003csmall\u003eMaterial 6061 Aluminum \u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003e\u003csmall\u003eCenter Mount Weight 157g \u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003e\u003csmall\u003eFinish Ano Silver, Ano Black, Ano Purple, Ano Blue or Polished Silver \u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003e\u003csmall\u003eCable Pull \u003cspan class=\"accordion-hook\"\u003eShort Pull\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003e\u003csmall\u003eBrake Pads Salmon Kool Stop Thinline \u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003e\u003csmall\u003eReach 5\u003cspan class=\"accordion-hook\"\u003e7mm-67mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"accordion-hook\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/paulcomp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/racer_instructions.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload\u003c\/a\u003e for instructions\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Components (467)","offers":[{"title":"Silver [FRONT]","offer_id":3874438250509,"sku":"brcp2-FanoSIL","price":204.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver [REAR]","offer_id":31154991562863,"sku":"brcp2-RanoSIL","price":204.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black [FRONT]","offer_id":3874438283277,"sku":"brcp2-FanoBLK","price":204.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black [REAR]","offer_id":31154993070191,"sku":"brcp2-RanoBLK","price":204.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Purple [FRONT]","offer_id":40992351453295,"sku":"brcp2-FanoPRP","price":204.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Purple [REAR]","offer_id":40992351486063,"sku":"brcp2-RanoPRP","price":204.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Polished Silver [FRONT]","offer_id":3874438316045,"sku":"brcp2-Fpolished","price":255.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Polished Silver [REAR]","offer_id":31154994085999,"sku":"brcp2-Rpolished","price":255.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue [FRONT] - discontinued -","offer_id":41041595498607,"sku":"brcp2-Fblue","price":204.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Blue [REAR] - discontinued -","offer_id":41041595531375,"sku":"brcp2-Rblue","price":204.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pewter [FRONT] - discontinued -","offer_id":41098494148719,"sku":"brcp2-Fpew","price":204.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pewter [REAR] - discontinued -","offer_id":41098494181487,"sku":"brcp2-Rpew","price":204.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1403\/7343\/products\/CENTERPULL_PAUL_-4_preview.jpg?v=1769188857"},{"product_id":"brake-incidentals-kit","title":"Brake Incidentals Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eDark grey brake housing, one super long 6 foot (185 cm) piece, enough for a big bike with aero levers and slotted cable stops; set of 4 housing end caps; two dual ended (for road or mt brake levers) brake cables (1.4 M length); two cable end caps. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo cut the cable and housing, you still need cable cutters or dykes. 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Will Not work on Albastache bars or Drop type bars since those have a 23.8mm brake clamp diameter. 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Who’s going to do that out of the blue? I don’t replace brake pads until I hear the metal holders touching the rim, anyway.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe guy, Chris C., is not a raver and wasn’t pushy, but he seemed bursting with sincere enthusiasm for these pads, which he said are smooth and quiet and stop fantastically well, so we got samples, and holy cow.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI think these are as good as brake pads get, and I suspect they’re really the best in the world. The 73mm V-brake pads are thicker than most V-brake pads—probably so you don’t blow through skinny ones on rim-braked eBikes—and that’s another bonus. You can use the V-brake pads-with-holders on sidepulls, too.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 54mm and 73mm pad inserts are for Shimano, Tektro, Dia Compe, and Yokozuna brake pad holders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kool Stop","offers":[{"title":"Pad Insert, 73mm, E Bike","offer_id":8660052082799,"sku":"bpKS1","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Threaded holder and pad, 73mm, E Bike","offer_id":8660052115567,"sku":"bpKS2","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pad Insert, 54mm, E Bike","offer_id":8666755268719,"sku":"bpKS3","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1403\/7343\/products\/BPKS2a.jpg?v=1550599771"},{"product_id":"copy-of-brake-cable-road-yokozuna-or-shimano","title":"Brake cable, road, Yokozuna or Shimano","description":"Yokozuna or Shimano Road stainless steel brake cable each. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.6mm x 1700mm.","brand":"Merry Sales\/Interloc Design Group (455)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12231362904175,"sku":"cabROADeach","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1403\/7343\/products\/cabRoad.jpg?v=1529350188"},{"product_id":"s-lkdjgklahg45454a","title":"Brake Levers (pair) - Mountain, Shimano. Adaptable to any style of rim brake.","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrake Levers (pair) - Mountain, Shimano. Adaptable to any style of rim brake (and cable actuated disc brakes, too).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShimano doesn't make many rim brake levers anymore, and these are really good ones. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey work with (long pull) V-brakes or (short pull) sidepulls, cantilevers, centerpulls. You just need to switch where the cable head sits inside the lever. Instructions included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClamp diameter is 22.2mm like all other Mt. bike type brake levers. They're not for drops or Albastache h'bars. All others, yes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYour choice of XT (BL-R780), Tiagra (BL-4700), Sora (BL-R3000), or Claris (BL-R2000).  All seem to be identical except for color and finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip: if you don't NEED to reduce the reach to accommodate your short fingers, remove the reach adjuster bolts and throw them out. On swept-back handlebars they CAN rub a hole in your baby finger when you grip forward of the brake lever. And, as already stated, if you don't have hands small enough to require bringing the brake lever handle closer to the handlebar, you'll never use them.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Malaysia.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SHIMANO AMERICA CORPORATION (23)","offers":[{"title":"XT","offer_id":41988652597359,"sku":"any-BLR780","price":51.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tiagra","offer_id":41988652630127,"sku":"any-BL-4700","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sora","offer_id":41988652662895,"sku":"any-BL-R3000","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Claris","offer_id":41988652695663,"sku":"any-BL-R2000","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1403\/7343\/files\/20240508_144711.jpg?v=1715207001"},{"product_id":"brakes-linear-pull-shimano-alivio-t4000","title":"Brakes - Linear Pull - Shimano Alivio T4000 (each wheel)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBasic and cheap V-brakes, but they work great.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrake pads are not the best, but use them anyway and when they wear out, get these \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rivbike.mom\/collections\/braking\/products\/yokozuna-cartridge-73mm-shoes-salmon-pads\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethreaded yokozuna\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rivbike.mom\/collections\/braking\/products\/brake-pads-kool-stop-e-bike?variant=8660052115567\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ekoolstops\u003c\/a\u003e instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold individually, per wheel, so if you need them for a bike - order qty 2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*You may receive two boxes labeled \"front.\" To make it a \"rear\" you just need to move the brake pads so the arrows point towards the front of the bike. Otherwise, they're the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SHIMANO AMERICA CORPORATION (23)","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":39326899109999,"sku":"brvA-15151BLK","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1403\/7343\/products\/brvA-15151BLK.jpg-818Wx818H.jpg?v=1739566916"},{"product_id":"cable-brake-road-or-mtn-really-long-3000mm-stainless-steel-slick-each","title":"Cable, brake, road or mtn, very long 3000mm, stainless steel\/slick, each","description":"\u003cp\u003eStainless steel 1.5mm x 3m brake cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorks with both road and mountain type brake levers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor your tandem or big bike with high and wide h'bars.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OEM\/SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29411636248687,"sku":"BC3M","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1403\/7343\/products\/bc3m.jpg?v=1563477162"},{"product_id":"brake-lever-hoods-for-trp-rrl-brake-levers","title":"Brake HOODS for TRP RRL road brake levers","description":"\u003cp\u003eReplacement hoods for your Tektro Racing Product RRL road brake levers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rivbike.mom\/products\/tektro-trp-rrl-brake-levers-dark-grey-alloy-black-hoods-15179\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eBlack\u003c\/a\u003e.  Or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rivbike.mom\/products\/tektro-trp-rrl-sr-brake-levers-silver-drilled-alloy-gum-hoods-15180\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eGum\u003c\/a\u003e.  Sold per pair.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: These hoods may not fit as good as the originals since the hoods are moulded directly onto the body when the brake levers are made.  These replacement hoods are as good as it gets without having to buy new levers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tektro TRP USA (1027)","offers":[{"title":"Gum","offer_id":31185632591983,"sku":"bl6H-gum","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black","offer_id":31185632624751,"sku":"bl6H-BLK","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1403\/7343\/products\/bl6h.jpg?v=1576527435"},{"product_id":"brake-pads-yokozuna-73mm-slip-in-brake-pads-salmon","title":"Brake Pads - Yokozuna 73mm inserts","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor Shimano or Tektro cartridge brake pad holders. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese are 73 mm long. Also available in a shorter 54mm length. Measure your pad holders to make sure that you buy the correct brake pads for your bike.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSold as a pair, as in two, which is one wheels worth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• The Salmon-colored compound features an updated iron-oxide formula. Superior stopping power in wet, dry or mud. Its hardness also reduces the chance of debris getting lodged in the pads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• The softer Gen-X Black compound is also a great all-weather performer. Slightly less stopping power than the Salmon, but the modulation is excellent.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Merry Sales\/Interloc Design Group (455)","offers":[{"title":"Salmon","offer_id":42650387808367,"sku":"bp1S-15185","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":42650387841135,"sku":"bp1B-15188","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1403\/7343\/products\/bp1s_15185.jpg?v=1581718945"},{"product_id":"tektro-brake-cable-straddle-wire-340mm-each","title":"Tektro brake cable straddle wire, each","description":"\u003cp\u003eStainless steel straddle cable for use on most cantilever and some center-pull brakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong 500mm length is necessary for old mixtes with rear centerpulls such as our Glorius.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tektro TRP USA (1027)","offers":[{"title":"330mm","offer_id":32184048255087,"sku":"ca3-15051-33","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":32184048287855,"sku":"ca3-15051-50","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1403\/7343\/products\/ca3-15051-34.jpg?v=1591043714"},{"product_id":"housing-by-the-foot-grey","title":"Brake Housing by the foot, Grey","description":"\u003cp\u003eCoiled wire brake housing. Grey to match with everything but to be different from black. Teflon lined on the inside. 5 mm diameter. NOT for index shifters. Yes, for brakes and works for friction shifters and derailleurs, too. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo cables, no housing ferrules, no cable end tips. Just. Housing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJagwire brand housing photographed but brand (Jagwire or Shimano or Yokozuna) may change depending on availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eNote: the color of grey housing we sell varies depending on brand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eJagwire - ice grey, a shiny darkish grey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eShimano - grey, a matte darkish grey (matches Yokozuna)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eYokozuna - grey, a matte darkish grey (matches Shimano)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eThe Jagwire and Shimano\/Yokozuna are very similar in dark greyish tone but they are not an exact match. 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Remove the black plastic shield on the front of the lever to get the cable in. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSatin silver aluminum lever with Black or Brown hoods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey come with two pairs of noodles. The longer of the two mounts at the brake, in place of the stock noodle. The shorter of the two mounts inside the lever and underneath the bar tape.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dia-Compe DiaTech (361)","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":41000671740015,"sku":"bldc287v-black","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"BROWN","offer_id":41000671772783,"sku":"bldc287v-BROWN","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1403\/7343\/files\/20230803_110449.jpg?v=1691091574"},{"product_id":"brake-levers-mountain-ird","title":"Brake Levers - Mountain - IRD - Cafam","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSuper duper, fantastic levers. Deluxe, colorful, machined aluminum brake levers from Interloc Racing Design. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong pull is for any linear-pull \/ V-brake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShort pull is for cantilevers, centerpull, dual pivot, or side pull brakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClamp diameter is 22.2mm like all other Mt. bike type brake levers. Will Not work on Albastache bars or Drop type bars since those have a 23.8mm brake clamp diameter. This is not to be confused with stem clamp diameter which is a totally different thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip: if you don't NEED to reduce the reach to accommodate your short fingers, remove the reach adjuster bolts and throw them out. On swept-back handlebars they CAN rub a hole in your baby finger when you grip forward of the brake lever. And, as already stated, if you don't have hands small enough to require bringing the brake lever handle closer to the handlebar, you'll never use them.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSold per pair.  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rivbike.mom\/products\/brake-incidentals-kit?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=inci\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCables and housing\u003c\/a\u003e sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Merry Sales\/Interloc Design Group (455)","offers":[{"title":"Long \/ Green \/ Grilver","offer_id":41049973162095,"sku":"BLIRDL-730216","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Long \/ Silver \/ Silver","offer_id":41049973227631,"sku":"BLIRDL-730211","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Long \/ Grilver \/ Black","offer_id":41049970147439,"sku":"BLIRDL-730219","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Long \/ Grilver \/ Green","offer_id":41049973194863,"sku":"BLIRDL-730217","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Long \/ Black \/ Grilver","offer_id":41176513511535,"sku":"BLIRDL-730218","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Short \/ Green \/ Grilver","offer_id":41049973293167,"sku":"BLIRDS-730220","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Short \/ Silver \/ Silver","offer_id":41049973358703,"sku":"BLIRDS-730215","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Short \/ Grilver \/ Black","offer_id":41049970245743,"sku":"BLIRDS-730223","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Short \/ Grilver \/ Green","offer_id":41049973325935,"sku":"BLIRDS-730221","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Short \/ Black \/ Grilver","offer_id":41176513544303,"sku":"BLIRDS-730222","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1403\/7343\/products\/20230220_123033.jpg?v=1676925535"},{"product_id":"brakes-sidepull-yokozuna-allen","title":"Brake - Sidepull - Yokozuna Long Reach Brake (sold as a set)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eYOKOZUNA LONG REACH BRAKESET\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe brake reach range is 55mm to 73mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThese are fungible with the Tektro 559 brakes: Long reach sidepulls, dual-pivot, great clearance, power, and versatility on all of our sidepull bikes. Both are cold-forgedYou may want to know how they compared with the Tektro R599. Here goes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTektro Pros:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly better finish, slightly better brake pads.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yoko finish is good enough; brake pads are replaceables, anyway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYoko Pros:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eSlightly easier to use quick-release, slightly better tire clearance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComment:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Tektro quick-release is plenty easy, and the improved tire clearance will matter only if you max out the tire size and try to put a fender in there, too. The Tektro has a spring loop that slightly crowds the fender or tire, and it is mostly a theoretical issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Yokozuna is every bit at good as the Tektro, and it’s great to have one back-up the other. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSold as a set (front and rear).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLR-75, lr75\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003erecessed-allen bolt type\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Merry Sales\/Interloc Design Group (455)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41162875240559,"sku":"BRY-740116","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1403\/7343\/files\/yokozuna-lr75-1.jpg?v=1731101280"},{"product_id":"tektro-r559-parts","title":"Tektro R559 brake part (each)","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you ride your bike year round in all sorts of weather, parts here and there will get rusty.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe little spring on the back of the Tektro R559 brake is one such item that can corrode over time, especially if you live in a humid environment by the ocean.  It doesn't mean it's defective!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease try to restore and repair your old things, whenever you can, instead of instantly landfilling them when they wear out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible for both the Tektro R559 and R369.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack square cable pinch bolt washer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis important and weird black square washer goes under the brake cable bolt and it firmly pinches the brake cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you loose it and try to use a normal easy to find round washer instead, your brake cable will slip when you pull your brake lever; that's not good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eM5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Tektro TRP USA (1027)","offers":[{"title":"Spring","offer_id":42902291251311,"sku":"R559-spring","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black Square cable pinch bolt washer","offer_id":42902291284079,"sku":"R559-blkwasher","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1403\/7343\/files\/20240808_111938.jpg?v=1723142759"},{"product_id":"brake-levers-road-trp-rrl-silver-alloy-black-hoods","title":"Brake Levers - Road - TRP - RRL Silver Alloy levers, Black Hoods","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTRP Ultra-Ergo Road Brake Levers\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTRP means Tektro Racing Products, and it's like Lexus is to Honda. Fancier and more expensive. I saw these at a trade show in Taiwan and at first I thought some non-riding, spike-haired twenty-somethings went nuts on the CAD program and came up with the worst possible mix of old world looks and new world ergonomics. But I still couldn't stop looking at them. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1403\/7343\/t\/4\/assets\/description_image_15-179i.jpg?11383993344070606439\" width=\"225\" border=\"0\" align=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"width: 256px; height: 355px;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1403\/7343\/t\/4\/assets\/description_image_15-179l.jpg?14878083831355451562\" border=\"0\" align=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe real juicy stuff hits you when you grab them. Each lever is custom-made to fit every human hand since Lucy, and the contours are so good that you almost feel like a wimp for liking it. There's even a recess in the upper part of the lever, for when you hook your fingers around that. The lever also sticks out to the side, so it's easy to grab no matter what. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe lever hood-body has a higher peak than our other levers---borrowed from Shimano brifters. But since there's no cable coming out from on high, you can comfortably grab this nose with your lower two fingers, and if you're shooting for high-on-the-bars aero, this is just the thing to do. In any case, there does seem to be an extra half a position on these levers, and that may be worth something to you. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere's a button quick-release on the levers. It works great and fits flush. All in all, some slight non-functional aesthetics have been sacrificed for some stupendously functional ergonomics, and I'd say it's a good trade. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg style=\"width: 293px; height: 275px;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1403\/7343\/t\/4\/assets\/description_image_15-179j.jpg?4547135422460390892\" border=\"0px\" align=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQuick-release button in use, slackening the cable.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey work with sidepulls, centerpulls, and cantilevers, and we have several variants: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSilver alloy levers \/ Black hoods (RRL): This will likely end up being the normal one, but who knows? Don't use them with black bar tape, but only because black tape, black hoods, plus blackish levers looks kind of too much darkness concentrated in one spot. It's nothing functional, and it's not a sign of bad taste; just something to consider. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSilver or black drilled alloy levers \/ Gum or black  hoods (RRL SR): They have gum hoods, sure to trigger juicy eyes among some. There's some grey plastic, too, and it all looks good together. I used to insist on gum, but gave up and got used to black. The gum still looks nice, and with some color bar tapes, it's way better. The silver levers always look good, and I can take or leave the holes. We have six pair of these, and they're the first six to be offered in the lower 48. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold per pair, no cables or housing. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe now sell \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rivbike.mom\/collections\/braking\/products\/brake-lever-hoods-for-trp-rrl-brake-levers?variant=31185632591983\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereplacement hoods\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClamp diameter is 23.8mm, like all other Road bike type brake levers, for use on Moustache or drop type style bars. Will Not work on Mt. bike or Albatross or Dove style bars since those have a 22.2mm brake clamp diameter. This is not to be confused with stem clamp diameter which is a totally different thing. \u003ciframe src=\"http:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/71769714\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\"\u003e\n\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/vimeo.com\/71769714\"\u003eSun Chase\u003c\/a\u003e from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/vimeo.com\/user2909252\"\u003eRivendell Bicycle Works\u003c\/a\u003e on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\"\u003eVimeo\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tektro TRP USA (1027)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43144401911919,"sku":"bl6-15178","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1403\/7343\/files\/trp-RRL-15178-a.jpg?v=1787066676"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1403\/7343\/collections\/BRAKES_copy-sqr04.jpg?v=1500488147","url":"https:\/\/www.rivbike.mom\/collections\/braking.oembed","provider":"Rivendell Bicycle Works","version":"1.0","type":"link"}