Dear Mr. Jones, As a newbie roadbiker who had absolutely no idea about the mounting of these sort of brake levers, I just wanted to thank you for being such an amazing guy for showing it in such a simple yet detailed manner!
Why would anyone downvote these videos? Park Tool is doing this for free you fools, you don't have to buy their tools merely by watching a video. It's just a recommendation, and their tools are of good quality anyway.
You cant always trust the bar markings!!! I was wondering why I always had constant discomfort, it was driving me crazy. Turns out even though they were set the same, the left was a good 5-8mm higher! The string was really useful for this.
Brilliant video! When my brake lever came loose, I thought this was going to be an expensive bike repair!! The Corona virus quarantine forced me to get off my backside and attempt a DIY repair. Then I googled my problem and found this video! Only 1:14 seconds in and my problem is solved! Thanks Park Tools, you have yourselves 1 new, very happy subscriber :D
Thank you. I recently stripped down my road bike to paint the frame, but didn't take good enough notes to remember how to put everything back together. These videos are a life saver, and will save me a lot of money.
I was having a bad day, couldnt be hussled to think over my current lever fitting, just casually clicked and wow there's Calvin Jones speaking. I'm finally learning these tricks too. This man is like Leonard Cohen or Attenbororugh. Absolute legend!! Respect from Italy.
Thanks again Park Tools. I recently replaced my bar tape, all cables and serviced the 105 Brifters. Upon reinstallation, I did not know how to reposition the levers correctly. You guys are life savers. Keep up the good work and keep cranking out great tools.
Calvin is the best! 😅 My expensive bars had wrong markings. I used the straight edge and then remeasured from the floor. Without this video I’d be completely stuck!
Viewed a handful of vids from this channel and must say they are all excellent: proper explanation about how and why things are done the way they are done, and proper instructional visuals👌
Im a beginner biker and less knowledge when it comes to road bikes and etc but because of this channel it's like I know almost everything when it comes to road bike upgrades or repairing ☺️☺️ thanks❤️❤️
The string technique is ideal, i put a weight on each end so i had my hands free, then measured the distance from the flat part of the bar on each side.
Very good video, enjoyed the string level part. I always put a yardstick across the top of the levers and used a small bubble level on top of the yardstick. You have to make sure the bike itself is as straight as possible because that affects the leveling process. Will probably try the string method next time. Great how you went through all the different types of levers.
Sorry I have a question regarding the position of a compact handlebar, is setting the same? Because I read on instructions that the brake levers have to be a little bit higher than drops (3/5cm)
Pull the rubber hoods forward from the back. Look on the outside of each lever. Once you know the location, you can use a long 5mm hex and reach them from the front by sliding it under the hood.
Two questions: - These days many are turning their hoods somewhat to the inside of the bars, ostensibly for ergonomics. What do you think of this? - What do you think of putting carbon paste between the hood & the handlebar?
No matter how much torque I apply to my brake levers, they are not gripping my steel retro bars as tight as the ones on my modern road bike. As a result, they tend to turn inward anytime I apply a little force. Any tips how to make sure they grip the bars? Thanks for the amazing content!
Hi Park Tool. One question. I’d like to readjust my shifters’ position and slide it down by just a bit. Does moving the shifters affect the derailleur cable tension and put the tuneup off?
I have a 2023 Marin Four Corners and, when I have the bars at the height I like them, the bar ends contact the top tube when they’re turned sharply. Should I sacrifice comfort to avoid this? Thanks!
That is a good question. You will only turn sharpy when crashing, so don't crash. If you are racing, crashing is certainly a possibility. If you have to raise it a lot, say 2-3 cm, you certainly will change your posture and your comfort level. Sometime you can rotate the bars as well, but again that changes your posture on the bike. Some padded tape on the top tube can help protect the finish, but is not the nicest look. The bigger issue might be not damaging the brake levers that strike it. Good luck.
@@parktool thank you for responding! I certainly don’t plan to crash but there certainly is some increased risk with some of the roads I ride. I will look into some tape to help protect the top tube. I am still trying to find my ideal setup on this bike, and the bar position may change over time. Thanks again!
what do you suggest for Compact Ergonomic Bend Road Bars? I just Upgraded my Bars and the Mounting Techniques doesn't apply using the Flat Bottoms of the Bars. I need Help! thank you
Tim Bishop It wouldnt hurt anything but not really needed...if in doubt sdd some...may sratch the bars a bit. thing is they don't need to be mega tight just enough not to move as u eant them to move in s crash not break.
