Brake Dilemma

[mcassMB6]

My Bridgestone MB6 had front and rear cantilever brakes. I lost my front brake set up to accomodate the clutch. My rears finally had it. I now own a full F/R V Brake (Linear Pull) set but have to choose, run only rear, or run only front.

I have NO IDEA how to set up dual brake set up...what are my (safest) options?

Is there anyway I can locate the front brake lever AND the clutch lever?

 

[mcassMB6]

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[Heathen]

I had the same problem when i first started riding, i solved it by using one of these thumb shifter that has a friction function(not index shifters):
http://www.paulcomp.com/thumbmtn.html

this means that i can have a dual brake system and operate the clutch with my thumb.

 

[Alan]

Can't you just get one of these and be done ?

Dual brake cable pull.

 

[ironwarlock]

This dude has a few dual pulls new on ebay for 12 bucks.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Bicycle-Brake-Lever-Dual-Pull-Front-Rear-Black-TP232_W0QQitemZ140241721383QQihZ004QQcategoryZ420QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[Alan]

I paid more (16.99) locally, but that vendor over there is reputable. I've used them before.

 

[mcassMB6]

Alan, thanks so much. Problem is solved! I'm gonna do that.

 

[loquin]

BTW: AEBike.Com has the dual cable levers for about $11, I believe. I think they're made by Dimension.

 

[Snax]

IMO, a solid front brake with good pads provides more than enough stopping power for all but the most extreme speeds. It is that occassional aerodynmic tuck to 60+ mph where having the extra brake pays off in not turning your only brake into liquid goo.

 

[eljefino]

Make the right side brake lever your front brake (like a mc) and mount your rear brake lever at some wierd angle you can get at in an emergency, but is out of your way most of the time.