Andaba Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 Alright people,My Onza's left brake handle is absolutely screwed, thanks to a sweet bit of riding...I'm running the PRE-2005 spec levers, and just can't find them anywhere for a good price. But I can find the post-2005 for a good price on tartybikes. My question is: ARE THEY COMPATIBLE?I had a search through the forums but couldn't find what I was looking for Cheers,Andy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIGAN Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 (edited) yes they are just connect it up and re-bleed edit: The 04 blades arn't compatable with an 05+ body Edited July 6, 2009 by WIGAN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andaba Posted July 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 (edited) In a word: Bollocks.Better dust off my wallet then (cheers for quick response!) Edited July 6, 2009 by Andaba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest itstroy08 Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 I use a pre 05 lever and blade, with 05 callipers, and one side doesnt go in.So if i was you, i would stick to 05 brake parts.Oh and you can get replacments for the new levers, but the old ones seem to be more difficult to find parts and snap easier . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andaba Posted July 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 I've read that the only reason the post-05 setup exists is because the old ones were prone to snapping, especially where the TPA was located. It's a shame they didn't make them compatible as there isn't anything wrong with therest of my brake I'll have to keep my eye on the for sale threads and put some offers in once I'm able to post there xD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest itstroy08 Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 I have some 05 callipers in black and front braided cable + crossover if you are interested?Then its just the lever you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andaba Posted July 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 I understand that I can't run a 2004 HS33 handle with a Post-2005 blade.As far as I know I can run a a 2005> handle with the old caliper etc. though, can't I? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rab shropshire Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 That is correct you can use a complete 05+ lever body with your 2004 callipers. the only thing you cant do is use a newer lever blade on the old lever body. Try ebay you get alot of older hs33 for spares on there. Hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gussie Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 You can run any of 1, 2, 3 or 4 but you would have to change some of the fittings on the ends. Now i believe you have an 04 lever body. You can not fit any of the new lever blades in 04 lever body and an 04 lever blade will not fit in an new lever body.(obviously). But you can run any one of the above levers with any slaves(again some fittings may need to be changed for instance on the deng slaves). So basically if you have 04 slave pistons(the bit that the pad goes on) you can simply buy a new COMPLETE lever and then bleed it. Or as someone else mentioned if you love your 04 have a look on ebay or the far sale section on here. That may sound really patronising but its not meant to be.. sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben John-Hynes Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 The pre 05 ones are the best ones made. They bleed well, they feel good and they don't snap and the clamp. Just re-bleed it mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andaba Posted July 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Thanks for all your help. The main point I needed to know was if the new blades fitted the old lever setup. Now I know that I can look for an old style blade, as I don't feel like splashing out £40/£50!!!eBay seems to be poor at the moment, hopefully one will come up soon! (Or I get validated nice and quickly ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callumbreakwell85 Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 I'm in exactly the same situation as you mate!!I have a random colection of lever components that wont make a full set!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest itstroy08 Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 I'm in exactly the same situation as you mate!!I have a random colection of lever components that wont make a full set!! got any spare levers i could buy?im in desperate need of a hs33 lever lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andaba Posted July 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Wahey! Found one for £16 delivered! Bit more than I wanted to pay for a lever blade but that's the price you pay for having old kit i guess. Can't wait for it to get here now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Dark Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 Wahey! Found one for £16 delivered! Bit more than I wanted to pay for a lever blade but that's the price you pay for having old kit i guess. Can't wait for it to get here now... wish id seen this sooner...got one you could have had for less than a fiver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andaba Posted July 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 (edited) Dammit!!! Oh well, I know who to come to next time I bail over the handlebars [EDIT] Btw, does anyone think it'd be worth me messaging a mod reg. validation, as I actually signed up a long time ago when I used to have a 20" Base, but never got validated then?....Or will they still find me OK? I don't know how they look up who needs validating Edited July 9, 2009 by Andaba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borat Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 (edited) Dammit!!! Oh well, I know who to come to next time I bail over the handlebars [EDIT] Btw, does anyone think it'd be worth me messaging a mod reg. validation, as I actually signed up a long time ago when I used to have a 20" Base, but never got validated then?....Or will they still find me OK? I don't know how they look up who needs validating I am going to report you for validation, your posts are well structured and seem like a fine bloke. x Edited July 9, 2009 by Borat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andaba Posted July 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 Cheers, Borat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicbrrghs Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 wish id seen this sooner...got one you could have had for less than a fiverDont know if you still have that lever for sale could really do with one,am running on a tight budget.nicbrrghs@hotmail.comcheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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