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Cheap levers on eBay. Anyone bought them?
Posted: Sun Oct 26, 2014 10:18 pm
by freeridenick
Having just replaced a bent brake lever it turns out the bush on my clutch lever is screwed. I could just get a OEM one, but I like the thought of something a bit racier.
There are a whole load of brake and clutch lever sets on fleeBay for between £15 and £20. They look OK, but based on the principal of 'you get what you pay for' I'm assuming they're crap. Anyone got any evidence to the contrary?
Re: Cheap levers on eBay. Anyone bought them?
Posted: Sun Oct 26, 2014 10:27 pm
by Kev L
I bought some cheapo Chinese adjustable levers when I bought the bike back in 2010 and have run them since with no ill effect. I know there have been tales of problems but I've not had any agg.
Re: Cheap levers on eBay. Anyone bought them?
Posted: Sun Oct 26, 2014 10:42 pm
by freeridenick
Re: Cheap levers on eBay. Anyone bought them?
Posted: Sun Oct 26, 2014 10:48 pm
by vtrjock
Three sets to date. Fit fine, work fine and look neater than stock. No issues whatsoever.
Chinese engineering is improving leaps and bounds.
Re: Cheap levers on eBay. Anyone bought them?
Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2014 9:03 am
by mattster
Kev L wrote:I bought some cheapo Chinese adjustable levers when I bought the bike back in 2010 and have run them since with no ill effect. I know there have been tales of problems but I've not had any agg.
Same here!
Re: Cheap levers on eBay. Anyone bought them?
Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2014 9:07 am
by carmanbikes
Hi, I bought these off ebay item number 291112607305 they was £16-99 delivered and the quality is really good
Re: Cheap levers on eBay. Anyone bought them?
Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2014 12:39 pm
by freeridenick
Sounds like they're worth a shot then. Cheers.
Re: Cheap levers on eBay. Anyone bought them?
Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2014 12:55 pm
by kev64
Just fitted mine yesterday, bought the longer type (about the same length as stock)
Fitted no problems and actually feel better with the dogleg shape.
Only problem was took nearly 2 weeks to arrive !!
Re: Cheap levers on eBay. Anyone bought them?
Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2014 2:58 pm
by Bananaman
kev64 wrote:Just fitted mine yesterday, bought the longer type (about the same length as stock)
Fitted no problems and actually feel better with the dogleg shape.
Only problem was took nearly 2 weeks to arrive !!
+1
Re: Cheap levers on eBay. Anyone bought them?
Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2014 5:58 pm
by PARSLEYRIPPER
HURRAH
Re: Cheap levers on eBay. Anyone bought them?
Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2014 10:16 pm
by whitestorm pete
Iv had some for a year or so and my only moan is that the anodise fades fairly quick.
Re: Cheap levers on eBay. Anyone bought them?
Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2014 2:48 pm
by freeridenick
Ordered a set and they arrived Wednesday. Took about a week and a half to arrive.
Quite impressed for the price. Some of the edges are a tiny bit sharp, but nothing that my fingers will touch. The finish looks OK too, but there's not bush in hole where the pivot bolt goes. I assume I don't need to fit one (haven't had change to check yet) and a small about of grease on the bolt is all I need.
Thanks for all the feedback.