So I have a BBSHD on a Motobecane Fantom which had a Tektro E-Comp dual piston brake setup for a while and I decided I needed a quad pad system for a little better braking after an accident. I went with a Magura MT5-E but after a few months, and a replacement handle later, I decided they were just crap, (along with Magura USA's customer support). I really want a brake set with built in cut-offs, I never liked that magnet solution when I had them, and failing to find a pair of Tektro's BBSHD specific quad-pad brakes I decided to try using the Tektro handles with the Magura calipers and lo and behold they work great together except for one little hitch. Just like MT5-Es the reach on the E-Comps are adjustable but not the bite point. And just like when I was running the MT5-Es I need to keep the reach almost fully extended for the brakes to be effective and not hit the handlebars, and my hands are just not that big thus delaying my braking sometimes.
So my question to the good folks here at Endless Sphere are what can I do to the handles? Can I replace the handles on a Tektro Auriga E-Comp? Is there a 2 or 3 finger blade that works with the Auriga E-Comp so I can keep the travel length but shorten the reach? Is it possible to get someone or a company to mod the handles if needed? I guess I could get a new set of calipers but I've sunk a quite a bit of cash into the Magura's and the brakes work great with the exception of me needing to reach for them. So if anyone has any suggestions, please help a fellow traveler out.
Thanx and Safe Riding Everyone!
So my question to the good folks here at Endless Sphere are what can I do to the handles? Can I replace the handles on a Tektro Auriga E-Comp? Is there a 2 or 3 finger blade that works with the Auriga E-Comp so I can keep the travel length but shorten the reach? Is it possible to get someone or a company to mod the handles if needed? I guess I could get a new set of calipers but I've sunk a quite a bit of cash into the Magura's and the brakes work great with the exception of me needing to reach for them. So if anyone has any suggestions, please help a fellow traveler out.
Thanx and Safe Riding Everyone!