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additional brake lever as bullhorn lever

I want to change the handlebar on my folding bike, to get a less upright position. My idea is to pu a bullhorn-like bar, but I need both cable brake, and right shifter. Thus, I have either to use a ...
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Trigger shifters with reverse cable routing

I'm using bullhorn bars and I wanted the cable routing to be along the handlebars for a cleaner look. While I can use crosstop levers for the braking, I'm having trouble for the shifters. I'm not too ...
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Why do my side pull caliper brakes work better with linear pull levers

I have an older Windsor bike that came with some long arm side pull caliper brakes. I was using it with a pair of avid fr-5 brake levers that are stated on the specs as "Compatible - All levers ...
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Normal MTB trigger shifters and hydraulic brake levers on a bullhorn handlebar

Was wondering if mounting Altus shifters and hydraulic brake levers on the vertical sides of a bullhorn handlebar would work or would be possible? I tried holding one of my grips on my flat bar while ...
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How are the flat/aero bullhorn handelbars called?

I've seen some bikes which look really good (IMHO) with a bullhorn handlebar which is flat and has an aero design. After some googling I've only found this model which is really expensive: Do they ...
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adding bullhorn handlebars, what about shifter and rear derailleur?

I am changing to bullhorn handlebars and I'm having some difficulty figuring out what sort of derailleur and shifter I should get. I would like to use a 9 speed bar end shifter as I currently have a ...
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