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[stuffedit]

Ahead of a trip to Germany next month I am looking to get some extra brake/clutch levers and was wondering if CNC levers (cheap Chinese variety) are better or worse for those with smaller hands?

[SmileyVTR]

I was looking to get a cheap Chinese set, shorties.
Read mixed reviews, many like, many complain of wobble-levers with time.

So I spent a little more and went for £57 V-Trech ones instead.
No wobbling at all. Really nicely made.

Now I've small hands (it's quality, not quantity) and I've got to admit I simply love them.
And for some reason (?) shifting is much quicker and easier.

So personally, I'm glad I paid a little more and went slightly up from cheap.

Jealous of your trip - enjoy!!

[Wicky]

Careful with the cheapy Chinese brake levers as there are reports on them subtly keeping the brakes dragging on, leading to warped disks.

No problem with clutch lever

[Cadbury64]

I use cheap Chinese levers and they're fine, well machined and fit nicely. No issues with brake drag (and if there was, a bit of file work would sort that). I even crash tested some (accidentally of course) and they held up well.

[Stephan]

Careful with the cheapy Chinese brake levers as there are reports on them subtly keeping the brakes dragging on, leading to warped disks.

No problem with clutch lever

not only warped disc, it can cause overheating of brake fluid, resulting in brakes malfunction.

[bazza696]

I bought a pair for the CBF as the clutch was heavy with the standard levers, and for the price I think they are great. The clutch feels a lot lighter and it has a 6 point adjustment lever, so I have adjusted the brake lever closer to the bar.


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[stuffedit]

Those were the type I was looking at, Bazza do you find the adjustment better than standard ones?

[bazza696]

Yes and you can do it on the fly as well.

[stuffedit]

Sounds good, I will order some and hope they arrive within a month!

[MacV2]

Sounds good, I will order some and hope they arrive within a month!

I've got a pair in stock if you want some...

[stuffedit]

Bugger, ordered some earlier on.......

However if they don't show up in time (mid May) then I might have them off you - maybe pick them up if i get down to Grainstorm.