Top Levers... Do you use them? - Cyclocross Magazine2024-03-28T17:02:42Zhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/forum/topics/1198434:Topic:1121?commentId=1198434%3AComment%3A49135&feed=yes&xn_auth=noi used to use them on my Redl…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2009-12-17:1198434:Comment:491892009-12-17T19:09:57.910ZDan Davishttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/DanDavis
i used to use them on my Redline but now with my tricross i don't, i think it's becaue the tricross fits me better so i'm going to take them off and save some lbs's<br />
Dan...
i used to use them on my Redline but now with my tricross i don't, i think it's becaue the tricross fits me better so i'm going to take them off and save some lbs's<br />
Dan... I never used them on my first…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2009-12-17:1198434:Comment:491782009-12-17T04:43:40.759ZCarl Ringhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/CarlRing
I never used them on my first real cyclocross bike, so have not put them on any bike since. If it is so steep or technical that I could use them, I find that I have better control riding in the drops, fingers on the brake the levers. Better turning, weight balance and brake power than being on the tops.
I never used them on my first real cyclocross bike, so have not put them on any bike since. If it is so steep or technical that I could use them, I find that I have better control riding in the drops, fingers on the brake the levers. Better turning, weight balance and brake power than being on the tops. Don't have 'em, can't imagine…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2009-12-16:1198434:Comment:491352009-12-16T21:12:17.248ZSteve Kirkhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/SteveKirk
Don't have 'em, can't imagine ever using them. Some pepople seem to like them, so go with what you're most comfortable with.<br />
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Descending...take a look at the picture of KfC descending in the Burney book - that's what I (hope) to aim for when descending! ( ;-) Yeah, right!)<br />
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Cheers,<br />
Steve
Don't have 'em, can't imagine ever using them. Some pepople seem to like them, so go with what you're most comfortable with.<br />
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Descending...take a look at the picture of KfC descending in the Burney book - that's what I (hope) to aim for when descending! ( ;-) Yeah, right!)<br />
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Cheers,<br />
Steve i keep one on the front brake…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2009-12-13:1198434:Comment:480102009-12-13T20:39:19.624ZTyler Whetstonehttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/TylerWhetstone
i keep one on the front brake.<br />
i find that when my fingers are FROZEN i can't feel the levers out on the hoods...<br />
especially when i'm on the trail.. having an "emergency" brake on the front helps descending.
i keep one on the front brake.<br />
i find that when my fingers are FROZEN i can't feel the levers out on the hoods...<br />
especially when i'm on the trail.. having an "emergency" brake on the front helps descending. i thought id like them so i g…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2009-12-10:1198434:Comment:474542009-12-10T01:47:10.998ZJonathan Nelsonhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/JonathanNelson
i thought id like them so i got them on my new bike.. To be completely honest my hands never leave the hoods ever. In the rare occurrence i have to hop over something small ill get on the tops but im stuck on the hoods!
i thought id like them so i got them on my new bike.. To be completely honest my hands never leave the hoods ever. In the rare occurrence i have to hop over something small ill get on the tops but im stuck on the hoods! I have them on my C bike. The…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2009-12-06:1198434:Comment:472072009-12-06T01:53:49.572ZLance Johnsonhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/LanceJohnson
I have them on my C bike. There are people that I like to ride with that it is almost a death wish no to have them on. But for race bikes I'd rather go without.
I have them on my C bike. There are people that I like to ride with that it is almost a death wish no to have them on. But for race bikes I'd rather go without. same heretag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2009-12-03:1198434:Comment:469952009-12-03T13:02:32.573Zkenneth fetsurkahttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/kennethfetsurka
same here
same here I'm always in the hoods so i…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2009-12-03:1198434:Comment:469902009-12-03T11:50:25.548ZKatsu Tandahttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/KatsuTanda
I'm always in the hoods so i never use them. But that saying, that doesn't stop some pros from using them.
I'm always in the hoods so i never use them. But that saying, that doesn't stop some pros from using them. I use top levers on my Bianch…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2009-12-03:1198434:Comment:469832009-12-03T08:01:38.595ZRichhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/RichardDort
I use top levers on my Bianchi, which is my commuter bike, I love them. When I'm on my road bike I always find myself reaching for them. Maybe for racing they're not so handy, but for riding around town they're the best!
I use top levers on my Bianchi, which is my commuter bike, I love them. When I'm on my road bike I always find myself reaching for them. Maybe for racing they're not so handy, but for riding around town they're the best! I agree with this. The ideal…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2008-05-04:1198434:Comment:13672008-05-04T18:15:14.382Zjeremybhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/jeremyb
I agree with this. The ideal situation, IMO, is to have your standard 2 bikes. The first is the Euro bike with a single chainring, no top levers, running narrower tires 30-32mm.<br />
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The second bike is for the mtn bike courses, top levers, 34mm tires and dual ring.<br />
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I think there is benefit to the top levers, but not all the time. Maybe 1 out of every 5 courses. The biggest advntage to them is really steep declines with a nasty pit, mud hole or other technical aspect at the bottom of the hill. The…
I agree with this. The ideal situation, IMO, is to have your standard 2 bikes. The first is the Euro bike with a single chainring, no top levers, running narrower tires 30-32mm.<br />
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The second bike is for the mtn bike courses, top levers, 34mm tires and dual ring.<br />
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I think there is benefit to the top levers, but not all the time. Maybe 1 out of every 5 courses. The biggest advntage to them is really steep declines with a nasty pit, mud hole or other technical aspect at the bottom of the hill. The tops can sometimes be too far out there, and doesnt allow you to put your weight back far enough. Also, I have seen people on the tops with a stem that was 99% tight and the bars curved downward when they hit the bottom of the hill. This wouldnt have happened if they had tightened their stem or had top levers and were on them.