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!
Why would anyone downvote these videos? Park Tool is doing this for free you fools, you don't have to buy their tools merely by watching a video. It's just a recommendation, and their tools are of good quality anyway.
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
Thank you. I recently stripped down my road bike to paint the frame, but didn't take good enough notes to remember how to put everything back together. These videos are a life saver, and will save me a lot of money.
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.
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.
Viewed a handful of vids from this channel and must say they are all excellent: proper explanation about how and why things are done the way they are done, and proper instructional visuals👌
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.
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!
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.
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❤️❤️
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.
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.
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)
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.
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!
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?
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!
Why would anyone downvote these videos? Park Tool is doing this for free you fools, you don't have to buy their tools merely by watching a video. It's just a recommendation, and their tools are of good quality anyway.
This video is so good. Calvin is the King of bicycle mechanics, and his moustache is his crown.
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
Provides a level of detail that others don’t. 👍🏼🚴🏻♂️
Thank you. I recently stripped down my road bike to paint the frame, but didn't take good enough notes to remember how to put everything back together. These videos are a life saver, and will save me a lot of money.
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.
I discovered this with my shoes, the cleat position markings were not the same on each shoe.
Ditto, just set my shifters mm perfect to the bar markings and it's clearly out by 10-20mm on level 🙈
you can NEVER trust the markings.
Same here, my expensive bars had wrong markings. I used the straight edge and then remeasured from the floor.
Great tutorial! Performing drop bar maintenance for the first time here, per a bar upgrade; your guidance is golden! Thank you.
Thanks, Parktool makes the best videos! This is the best marketing ever, helpful, perfect and making me want to buy all your tools!
Thanks for showing the mounting bolt position on different levers!!
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.
Viewed a handful of vids from this channel and must say they are all excellent: proper explanation about how and why things are done the way they are done, and proper instructional visuals👌
This is probably the best maintenance video I ever scene. Explained everything so clearly. I don’t even own a road bike.
Best videos on bike maintenance. Thank you Calvin Jones; you are the best in your profession.
Thanks a million, thank you, Calvin Jones for all the instructions you provide us with!!
There are many people doing videos like this but that Jones guy is an authority in the matter, he's the best.
I think Park tool is the epitome of youtube channels regarding bike
Best video on the subject ever!
Yep
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.
This tutorial is so precise and detailed yet simple. Instant subscribe.
Great guide, the only one I've seen that talks through various types one by one.
Thanks again Park tool! Precision equipment, precision video, precision moustache!
You are the best mechanic i have seen on you tube
God bless you sir ❤
In Calvin Jones we trust. How can anyone honestly give him a thumbs down?
Best brake lever mounting & positioning i had watch. Thank you.
So good! My go-to channel for all things mechanical on my bike.
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!
Once again...another great Park Tool vid.
Love ParkTool videos cause they're best!
Thank you Park Tools for these videos. I love your tools, too.
Omg they've install many levers from different brand and different models for this video, great effort
... they've installed* many levers from different brands* ...
That string tip is genius!
Indeed, strings are also useful for in frame cables mounting.
Same my hoods were a bit uneven.. i came across video to learn about it
appreciate your helpful instructions, and am slowly building my arsenal of Park Tools, absolutely love being able to fix my own bikes
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.
Thank for showing where bolts are for every type of lever!
Newt Tella mines covered up i took the rubber off and still see none idk how to screw the bolts in
Justin Mitchell What brand and model is it?
Newt Tella nvm i got it thanks
6:00 I took the rubber off, mounted the levers using my torque wrench, and then put the rubber back from front.
Did the levers know you had taken the rubber off before mounting them?
Another superb video from Calvin! Thank you.
Superb video. I was struggling with this so a great help thank you.
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.
Just as I wanted. Thank you. Liked and subscribed.
Bless this channel
That’s a great idea with the string. Will have to try that to make sure mine are symmetrical.
Thanks so much Calvin, this is a very helpful video for a newbie like me.
Thanks for the great tip of how to set up a road handlebar.
Another well explained and easy to understand tutorial.
Thanks 🙏🏼 for your help
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❤️❤️
Simply the best bike repair videos! :)
One of the very useful videos
You give great advice Calvin. You da man!
I have cycled for 20yrs+ and this has always irritated me soo much on the levels - thank you 🙏
Thank you so much for making this video, very informative and helpful
Best video! Very Helpful!
2:22 Many thanks, I could not find the screws for my Dura Ace ST-7700!
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.
@@parktool Worked fine, thanks for the fast answer!
Спасибо. Всё доходчиво и понятно без перевода. Thanks sir
Great video as always from Park Tool
Perfect video
Awesome Video tutorial! more please!
how about aligning handlebars?
This was helpful, thx!
Thanks. Very clear advice.
Calvin is DAMAN
Thanks, I should be able to locate the bolt now.
you're great dude ✌️
thank you for this video. best video to help with bar positioning and angle as i'm new to the sport.
Those Shimano bolts are well hidden! Thanks for the reminder!
Very helpful thankyou
what would i do without you Mr Jones?! cheers!
Many thanks for the tips, great video!
Big help,save time and money going to shop, thank you
Super Information Thank you !
I love you Calvin.
Thank you, super useful and interesting video!
Thank you Sir!!!
i wish i had the long allen screwdriver... the short one is a pain in the ass
TheTriangle444 use a copper pipe for leverage
This guy is genius 👍
Thanks Calvin!
Thank you for uploading
Great video on this, thanks!
Great help - many thanks
I thought im watching jim croce..
Thanks sir
Do you recommend using grip paste between the bar and clamps?
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.
@@parktool Thanks for the reply and thanks for making these useful videos!
GREAT HELPFUL Video THANKS
Are you using grease on the bolt with those torque settings?
Awesome & Thanks :)
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)
I love it
thank you
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you !!
What size hex wrench was used?
Typically it is a 5mm hex wrench.
Do you need to unwrap your bars to move the hoods or can you leave them wrapped?
Very slight movement up or down is not a problem, but if you are moving them say 5mm or more, it needs to be re-wrapped.
Thanks for the quick response, I moved them but I have some xposed bar, I'm not too bothered though.
Good video and amazing guy. Thanks Calvin
so helpful
Do you recommend fiber grip for attaching the brake levels to carbon bars?
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.
excellent explanation.... thanks
Useful information
Thank You !!!!
How did you guys get the Caloi bicycle from?
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!
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.
are there any precautions when using carbon bars? i kno clamping metal on carbon can be an issue
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?
Delayed response : no it doesn’t. Put it anywhere you want. But you will have to take off the bar tape though.
@@robertp7209 Thanks. Yeah, i did remove my bartape. Ride safe, stay safe.
The positioning technic is same for retro brake levers? Like 2:11 ?
Yes, the older levers have the clamping bolt inside the lever body.
-Calvin
+Park Tool No I mean positioning, anyway what about a handlebar positioning video?