Brake Lever Mounting & Positioning - Drop Bars

[@levifromthehood]

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!

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[@adamhellstrom]

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[@jedthorp7572]

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[@MrSteamDragon]

Provides a level of detail that others don’t. 👍🏼🚴🏻‍♂️

[@robertcatuara5118]

Thanks for showing the mounting bolt position on different levers!!

[@ebin2868]

This is probably the best maintenance video I ever scene. Explained everything so clearly. I don’t even own a road bike.

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[@lotusisland]

Great tutorial! Performing drop bar maintenance for the first time here, per a bar upgrade; your guidance is golden! Thank you.

[@TekDristan]

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.

[@zachpoole6614]

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.

[@bimbobaggypants4820]

I discovered this with my shoes, the cleat position markings were not the same on each shoe.

[@jakethesnake1976]

Ditto, just set my shifters mm perfect to the bar markings and it's clearly out by 10-20mm on level 🙈

[@seanmccuen6970]

you can NEVER trust the markings.

[@JamesBond-hy4kv]

Same here, my expensive bars had wrong markings. I used the straight edge and then remeasured from the floor.

[@othmanalkhayat9724]

Thanks a million, thank you, Calvin Jones for all the instructions you provide us with!!

[@ericgelders]

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[@immikemx]

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[@ebrahimhosseini8014]

Best videos on bike maintenance. Thank you Calvin Jones; you are the best in your profession.

[@dorianblue4229]

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.

[@JamesBond-hy4kv]

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!

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[@eolaleye]

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

[@leighduffill7414]

Great guide, the only one I've seen that talks through various types one by one.

[@Andrade-Zwift-Racing]

Best brake lever mounting & positioning i had watch. Thank you.

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This tutorial is so precise and detailed yet simple. Instant subscribe.

[@Jimmy_Mate]

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So good! My go-to channel for all things mechanical on my bike.

[@jonf3772]

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You are the best mechanic i have seen on you tube God bless you sir ❤

[@BEEBEE159]

Thank you Park Tools for these videos. I love your tools, too.

[@newttella1043]

Thank for showing where bolts are for every type of lever!

[@MrTakeOne]

Newt Tella mines covered up i took the rubber off and still see none idk how to screw the bolts in

[@newttella1043]

Justin Mitchell What brand and model is it?

[@MrTakeOne]

Newt Tella nvm i got it thanks

[@PP-cm4re]

That’s a great idea with the string. Will have to try that to make sure mine are symmetrical.

[@tedd9621]

Thanks for the great tip of how to set up a road handlebar.

[@Phaidrus]

Best video on the subject ever!

[@liamfisher4191]

Yep

[@RixterNow]

That string tip is genius!

[@iulian2548]

Indeed, strings are also useful for in frame cables mounting.

[@nafeesnamedit]

Same my hoods were a bit uneven.. i came across video to learn about it

[@toresubas7778]

Love ParkTool videos cause they're best!

[@mickchaganis6607]

Another well explained and easy to understand tutorial.

[@sbullar]

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.

[@basicmatch8790]

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❤️❤️

[@dogsbyfire]

Another superb video from Calvin! Thank you.

[@georgeshaw6207]

Superb video. I was struggling with this so a great help thank you.

[@harisdarko]

Omg they've install many levers from different brand and different models for this video, great effort

[@einundsiebenziger5488]

... they've installed* many levers from different brands* ...

[@thecrittersitter1]

appreciate your helpful instructions, and am slowly building my arsenal of Park Tools, absolutely love being able to fix my own bikes

[@evoski3]

As soon as I saw this fella with his moustache and apron at the beginning of the video, I already trusted what he had to say.

[@heldinson]

Thanks so much Calvin, this is a very helpful video for a newbie like me.

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Once again...another great Park Tool vid.

[@HasanAlicik]

Just as I wanted. Thank you. Liked and subscribed.

[@ОлегГераськин-е6т]

Спасибо. Всё доходчиво и понятно без перевода. Thanks sir

[@truthseeker2248]

Thank you so much for making this video, very informative and helpful

[@rukisan159]

Awesome Video tutorial! more please! how about aligning handlebars?

[@KG_BM]

Bless this channel

[@FabianDraxl]

Simply the best bike repair videos! :)

[@leedorney]

I have cycled for 20yrs+ and this has always irritated me soo much on the levels - thank you 🙏

[@chiz161190]

6:00 I took the rubber off, mounted the levers using my torque wrench, and then put the rubber back from front.

[@thomasullmann7447]

Did the levers know you had taken the rubber off before mounting them?

[@manstersr]

Thanks, I should be able to locate the bolt now.

[@bobstevens9040]

You give great advice Calvin. You da man!

[@iniyavansivaraj1357]

One of the very useful videos

[@rayfajardo7773]

Best video! Very Helpful!

[@wrxzboost]

thank you for this video. best video to help with bar positioning and angle as i'm new to the sport.

[@davidalan22]

Thanks. Very clear advice.

[@robbak721]

Many thanks for the tips, great video!

[@jk6561]

Those Shimano bolts are well hidden! Thanks for the reminder!

[@antoniosanto2617]

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)

[@Plextor1974]

Super Information Thank you !

[@CompuChef]

Great video as always from Park Tool

[@tiagomorgadinho705]

Thank you, super useful and interesting video!

[@dondelrey3066]

Big help,save time and money going to shop, thank you

[@lynguist]

what would i do without you Mr Jones?! cheers!

[@eneveasi]

Perfect video

[@monicasakamotoflyingsow]

Calvin is DAMAN

[@dwaynemcallister7231]

This was helpful, thx!

[@bryanrebleza3851]

you're great dude ✌️

[@muratguc5245]

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!

[@parktool]

Chrome steel is a difficult surface to grip. Double check the diameter. They should be 23.8mm. Also see the clamp strap is not deformed or damaged.

[@Sir-Prizse]

2:22 Many thanks, I could not find the screws for my Dura Ace ST-7700!

[@parktool]

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.

[@Sir-Prizse]

@@parktool Worked fine, thanks for the fast answer!

[@oliverleibbrandt8067]

Very helpful thankyou

[@nathanwilliams9695]

Thanks 🙏🏼 for your help

[@bobpoor6348]

Thanks Calvin!

[@Para-ni5lx]

GREAT HELPFUL Video THANKS

[@felipearbustopotd]

Thank you for uploading

[@leolorenzo79]

I love you Calvin.

[@briantomkins9183]

Great help - many thanks

[@MissionaryFilmmaker_AF]

Great job pal...! I know how to fix a handle bar in 2018, cool.

[@Gallyga]

Great video on this, thanks!

[@TheTriangle444]

i wish i had the long allen screwdriver... the short one is a pain in the ass

[@dae4162]

TheTriangle444 use a copper pipe for leverage

[@poly_hexamethyl]

Do you recommend using grip paste between the bar and clamps?

[@parktool]

That can help on carbon fiber bars. If the levers do not secure well at tightening the bolt, some paste will increase the friction between bar and lever body.

[@poly_hexamethyl]

@@parktool Thanks for the reply and thanks for making these useful videos!

[@kennethmata7935]

Are you using grease on the bolt with those torque settings?

[@rajrante]

I thought im watching jim croce.. Thanks sir

[@leftyseel8658]

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?

[@robertp7209]

Delayed response : no it doesn’t. Put it anywhere you want. But you will have to take off the bar tape though.

[@leftyseel8658]

@@robertp7209 Thanks. Yeah, i did remove my bartape. Ride safe, stay safe.

[@leedorney]

This guy is genius 👍

[@federicovelareyes6942]

Thank you Sir!!!

[@domenicsandri2740]

How wide are those drop handlebars? I’m tall and wondering if they are to be to some measurement of the rider. Mine are definitely too narrow.

[@tabishop3]

Do you recommend fiber grip for attaching the brake levels to carbon bars?

[@CyclingSalmon14]

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.

[@BikepackingJourney]

Good video and amazing guy. Thanks Calvin

[@timtaylor9590]

are there any precautions when using carbon bars? i kno clamping metal on carbon can be an issue

[@lucianemaria2709]

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you !!

[@navarrouk3487]

How did you guys get the Caloi bicycle from?

[@daltonramsey9585]

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!

[@parktool]

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.

[@daltonramsey9585]

@@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!

[@limitless1692]

Useful information Thank You !!!!

[@BabaluMD]

Does anybody know what the recommended torque is for Ritchey Butano Comp handelbars and GRX400 shifters?

[@lolbubs11111]

Would have been great to watch this before I installed the bar tape, oops.

[@MrDozip]

so helpful

[@psulse]

excellent explanation.... thanks

[@krishnansrinivasan830]

Awesome & Thanks :)