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kalex:
I haven't a clue if this is in the right section so please switch it if it needs to.

I've got a new school colony bmx which I've had for a few years but only just started riding on it the last few months.

I only go out on it when I'm with my 11 year old son but I've already broken the brake lever as it just doesn't stop.

There could be a few factors why I only come to a very very steady stop, the std brake pads, seems to be flex in the cable or my 105kg.

Anyway I've been pulling on the lever that hard that I've broken it.

I've got a choice of replacement lever or replace the whole lot, lever, cable and brake.

I don't really want to spend much as I hardly use it but I do want to stop better.

I have been looking at odyssey evo set but just asking if anyone has one if these and would recommend them or any other suggestions.

I only run a rear brake as the forks don't allow front and I also like the lever to be on the left.

Spen69:
Sticky pads are your answer  :daumenhoch:

Decent brake blocks with a decent cable should solve most newschool set-up issues. Ask on here to see if anyone has a decent lever going spare, I use Odyssey Monolevers but haven't got any lying about or I'd send you one  :-\

kalex:

--- Quote from: Spen69 on April 24, 2020, 04:28 PM ---Sticky pads are your answer  :daumenhoch:

Decent brake blocks with a decent cable should solve most newschool set-up issues. Ask on here to see if anyone has a decent lever going spare, I use Odyssey Monolevers but haven't got any lying about or I'd send you one  :-\

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I did look at the monolever but got side tracked by the evo. It's been tricky as I like the lever to be on the left but some are only available for right hand side.

What pads are you suggesting sticky wise as I know screw all about new bmx stuff

Spen69:
Pretty sure they're also made by Odyssey, any decent bike shop will have them 👍

kalex:

--- Quote from: Spen69 on April 24, 2020, 09:49 PM ---Pretty sure they're also made by Odyssey, any decent bike shop will have them 👍

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Righty O  :daumenhoch:

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