Mountain bike brake lever Black Friday on sale

Three checks before adding a lever to your basket

First, the brake. A hydraulic lever only operates the caliper designed for it, from the same brand and generally from the same family: a Code lever with a Code brake, a Trail Evo lever with a Trail Evo brake. A V-Brake lever pulls a long cable stroke, which a cantilever does not expect. Next, the side: most models are sold individually, left or right, a few as a pair. Finally, the function: a lever that includes gear control, like the Shimano Acera ST-EF500, is also chosen according to the speeds it controls.

Lever on promotion: what the offer includes

With the same name, the contents change everything, and with it the value of a discount. A hydraulic lever may come without a hose, like the Sram Level TLM or G2 R kits: it connects to your hose, then the system is bled. Also look at the blade, aluminium or carbon, and the generation: a V2 part from Sram is only valid for the levers mentioned in its label. A blade alone or a kit of internals repairs an existing lever; their crossed-out price is compared among parts, never to that of a complete lever.

Useful pages to complete braking

The page mountain bike brake levers provides details all year on reach, bleeding, and finger numbers. A new lever often comes with MTB pads in Black Friday, cables, housings, and hoses, or brake discs if the track is worn. The MTB braking of Black Friday gathers these families, and levers for road handlebars have their page road. A lever from a discontinued range can also be found in the clearance section, a recent model among the new arrivals.

Brands of MTB levers in the promotion

Shimano ranges from the V-Brake lever BL-T4000, offered by side, to the hydraulic lever XTR BL-M9120, including the SLX BL-M7100 and a replacement lever BL-M9000.

Sunrace, a Taiwanese group owning Sturmey-Archer, provides an aluminium three-finger V-Brake lever M5, left or right.

TRP, sister brand of Tektro, sells the levers of its DH-R Evo, Trail Evo, and Slate Evo brakes individually, as well as Evo Pro and Evo X levers.

Magura, manufacturer from Bad Urach, Germany, offers the complete lever for its MT5 brake, with a two-finger blade.

Sram presents its Level, Code, and G2 levers, including a Code Ultimate Stealth with a carbon blade, and spare parts: blades, blade bearings, internals.

Frequently asked questions

Does a Sram lever work with a Shimano caliper?

No, in hydraulic systems: each brand designs its levers for its calipers, seals, and fluid. Stick to the brand and family of your brake, and check the compatibility list on the spec sheet.

Do Black Friday discounts on levers last more than one day?

The name targets just one day, the Friday after Thanksgiving, which remains at the centre of the operation. However, at Vélo-Store, promotions on MTB brake levers extend throughout November: time to note your brake reference before ordering.

Where can I find the reference for my current lever?

It is usually listed on the body of the lever, otherwise in the technical sheet of the bike or brake. Write it down along with the side and the name of the brake before looking for the corresponding offer.

Should I change both levers together?

It's not mandatory, but two levers from the same family provide the same feel for both hands. On a hydraulic brake, each lever remains connected to its caliper.

Does a road lever fit on a mountain bike?

No. A lever designed for a road handlebar does not attach to a flat handlebar, and its stroke is not suitable for a V-Brake. Look for a lever advertised for flat handlebars or for MTB.