Jared Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 Where does everyone like to have there levers.I normally find it comfy having them level with the floor if you know what i mean.But i found out tonight that it hurts my finger (front brake) when i do side hops,it like bends it back.Ive noticed quite a few people have theres low in videos,so how do you have yours and why do you have them like that?I know its difficult to state but just...Low...inbetween....high would do.Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thurston Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 i have mine half way between the level to the floor point and the pointing to the ground point sorry it thats hard to read its just hard to explain.Cheers Thurston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the judge Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 i have mine half way between the level to the floor point and the pointing to the ground point sorry it thats hard to read its just hard to explain.Cheers ThurstonYeah, same here, at about a 45 degree angle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoo Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 on my handlebars lol only messing mate....Mine are pretty much at the 6 o'clock position...facing straight down if you know what i mean.zoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 Gonna cane your wrists doing big ups and stuff surely? Generally, I make it so they're the same angle as my fingers/arms when I trackstand, then raise them up a few degrees so when you're far off the back of the bike (meaning your fingers will naturally level off more so they're horizontal), they're still comfy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flipkickbs Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 (edited) Gonna cane your wrists doing big ups and stuff surely? I totally agree! I have my levers about 45 degrees down, when i'm on the backwheel they feel comfortable in that position. I also find I get the most pulling power when I pull upwards and in, rather than just straight back. Ian Edited March 28, 2006 by Onzaboymark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 Good enough, bi-atch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flipkickbs Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 WTF!!!!!!!!! Oi! Make my name green so I can lay down some of that shiznit! Unbelievable Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walleee Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 Yup,I kinda do it the same as Mark, I have mine set up so when im sitting on my top tube I adjust them so the top third of my finger (look at your finger, it's in 3 distinct parts) is covering the lever... I've seen many people with theirs pointing to the ground. It must be ok while on the back wheel, but for anything when the front wheel is on the ground I simply can't imagine how shitty that must feel, not to mention the problem's caused to one's wrist by doing that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 Yep, I'm so anal with my lever position I set the reach adjuster screws so that when relaxed, my finger rests on top of the curve of the tip of the lever. When you pull it, your finger naturally moves into the scoop 'cos of the arc of the lever. 100% "Not missed the lever 'cos I'm a spaz" record And Mr. FlipkickBS - denied Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramps Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 sort of pointing down but not vertically down. maybe 50 degrees from were they would be horizontal with the floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Posted March 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 Thanks for your help boys its much appretiated.I have put them where you lot have said you put them so hopefully its comfortable.The reason why i have them level is because i have them like that on my Moto trials bike and my motocross bike so it was just what i was used to but obviously there was no sidehopping and stuff on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Cable Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 i ride mine pointing at the ground almost. And i dont have them done up to tight so that if i bail, they move so the leavers dont bend! From Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apocalypse_reaper666 Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 stand up with your bike between ur legs and put your hands on the bars and strech your fingers out and see where they reach and feel comfortable and that will be perfect for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaffacakes Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 stand up with your bike between ur legs and put your hands on the bars and strech your fingers out and see where they reach and feel comfortable and that will be perfect for youPersonaly I disagree.If you are standing on your pedals you will be higher up so your arms will be at a steeper angle going down, so the levers will be too far up, Depends on your hight aswell I supose.I like to have them at about a 35 degree angle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onzaallen Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 Hi, I have my levers at a 45 degrease down from horizontal on the bars, I find this a comfortable position when i am no the back wheel. Just stand up with you're bike in between you're legs and put you're arms pointing 45 degrease from you're shoulder. It is where all my mates had it and told me to put mine there and i really like it now even though it felt weird at first.Thanks Allen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Swindlehurst Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 have it so it feels nice to you,ie dont put it to far up or down cause it will pull on ur muscle when u do a back wheel or a side hop if i am write cheers danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 Real ballers use the Euro trick But as a general rule they should be inline with your forearms as has been said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnagevisor Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 I have mine at oh no wait there forgot i don't have a bike yet oh well hopefully soon but on my other bikes Jared Ronald Lambe i have mine in bettween about 45 degrees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onza Kieron Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 WTF!!!!!!!!! Oi! Make my name green so I can lay down some of that shiznit! Unbelievable IanHaha, what a first.Please do not ask to be validatedPlease do not ask why you can't post in other placesPlease do not ask to have your name turned green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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