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Where can I find longer brake lines?
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RE: Where can I find longer brake lines?
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Bob -

I called and talked to Dennis after your post and alerted him that I'm going to require the same parts and labor. We just need to figure out "when" and get me on his schedule.


09-03-2015, 11:13 PM
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RE: Where can I find longer brake lines?
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Hi all,
Got the bike back from Crossroads Cycles in Arlington today. The brake lines are now plenty long for the 2" Rox Risers that I hope will make me more comfortable. Here are photos. The main change is that there are now two brake lines coming from the reservoir, rather than just one. Not as elegant, but it looks fine to me. None of the other cables needed rerouting, which was nice.

Profile of the bike isn't changed much.
[url=http://s1331.photobucket.com/user/inhousebob/media/IMG_0558_zps4fpqdvjv.jpg.html][Image: f38e74f5b4f3447696c388afd94ed5f6.jpg]

The risers. I may drop them back a bit more.
[url=http://s1331.photobucket.com/user/inhousebob/media/IMG_0559_zpshcfoij0o.jpg.html][Image: acab01000da6e615c1cb7916f77f334f.jpg]

Here is what the reservoir looks like now.
[url=http://s1331.photobucket.com/user/inhousebob/media/IMG_0556_zpsc7s0fn3g.jpg.html][Image: 61b92bb6b40d55419761d8c8e575ae53.jpg]

And one more.
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Cost came to just under $300. Not sure if I'm thrilled or just happy. I'll let you know after some real miles tomorrow!


09-04-2015, 04:35 AM
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RE: Where can I find longer brake lines?
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Why did they have to add a second line just to lengthen it?


09-04-2015, 05:00 AM
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RE: Where can I find longer brake lines?
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Veech, see post #16


09-04-2015, 05:06 AM
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RE: Where can I find longer brake lines?
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Ah, thank you popgun. I should have gone back and reread the thread before posting the question.


09-04-2015, 05:14 AM
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RE: Where can I find longer brake lines?
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(09-04-2015, 05:14 AM)veech_imp Wrote: Ah, thank you popgun. I should have gone back and reread the thread before posting the question.

Thanks Popgun. I woulda just rewritten it all as I forgot I said it before Thanks
The biggest challenge in the install was getting an allen wrench under the handle bars to adjust the risers. Others have mentioned this as well. It's a very tight space, especially if you are going for a lot of pull back. Not a good design. We ground down a wrench until it fit, but it was so short that it was hard to get a solid bite on the head.


09-04-2015, 05:52 AM
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RE: Where can I find longer brake lines?
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Many people will dedicate a "ROX risers" allen wrench and grind it down on the bench grinder to get into that sung area. I can second the statement that they can be a PITA to install; but boy to they make the ride better for me!

Just re-read post 16 and saw that you like them very much! Do we need to have a "Kuba Kuba 2" part deux so that we can swap bikes for a while!?


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RE: Where can I find longer brake lines?
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(09-04-2015, 07:06 AM)EGAlvarez_imp Wrote: Many people will dedicate a "ROX risers" allen wrench and grind it down on the bench grinder to get into that sung area. I can second the statement that they can be a PITA to install; but boy to they make the ride better for me!

Just re-read post 16 and saw that you like them very much! Do we need to have a "Kuba Kuba 2" part deux so that we can swap bikes for a while!?

I'd like more of that Cuban food, for sure!
I sawed off a wrench and made it work. I've just been out futzing with the setup and I think I've got it nice. May have to reroute the throttle cables. They don't bind or stretch, but there's not any slack either. A ride tomorrow should tell the tale.
Bob


09-04-2015, 09:37 AM
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RE: Where can I find longer brake lines?
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First left turn out of the driveway, may be exciting.


09-04-2015, 09:50 AM
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RE: Where can I find longer brake lines?
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(09-04-2015, 09:50 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote: First left turn out of the driveway, may be exciting.

Yes, I did a bit of delicate test riding, but all is well. Still, I'd be happier if there was a bit more slack.


09-04-2015, 10:21 AM
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