{"product_id":"double-cable","title":"IOMIC Bar Tape iB-1 Light","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Cure for Brake-Cable Clutter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe messy-looking brake area is probably a problem shared by every fixed-gear rider.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo be honest, most of us barely touch the brake levers except in an emergency. And yet, two cables are still flying around the front of the bike, making the clean, simple look of a fixie feel slightly less clean and simple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis double brake cable is the answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe still have no idea why it comes packaged in what looks like a ziplock bag, but somehow one brake lever can pull two cables at once.\u0026nbsp;If your goal is a cleaner cockpit, this is an easy recommendation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYes, Dual-Pull Brake Levers Exist, But...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDIA-COMPE does make brake levers designed specifically to pull two cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey certainly work. We just rarely use them at Masterpista.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause they are bulky. Very bulky. They enter the room before the rest of the bike does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaking the cables look cleaner only to replace them with a giant brake lever feels like paying one aesthetic problem to solve another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the exceptionally demanding fixed-gear rider who says, “I want fewer cables, but I also refuse to use a chunky lever,” this double cable is ready to support your unreasonable level of commitment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePAUL also makes a dedicated dual-pull lever that costs around ¥30,000 each. So, naturally, if the budget allows, that is probably the more luxurious answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatible with MTB-Style Cable Ends\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is one important thing to know.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cable does not work with every brake lever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your immediate reaction is, “Wait, seriously?”—yes, seriously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut if you are truly pursuing a cleaner cockpit, replacing one small brake lever is a sacrifice you may simply have to accept.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inner cable uses an MTB-style barrel end, so please choose a brake lever compatible with MTB brake cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor DIA-COMPE, something like the MX122 is a good option because of its relatively compact size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRight or Left?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce you decide, “Right, I am going to convert my bike to a dual-pull setup,” the next question is obvious:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhich brake lever should you keep?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased on the many dual-pull setups we have installed at Masterpista, the answer is approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeft: 80%\u003cbr\u003eRight: 20%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Japan, cyclists ride on the left side of the road. When checking behind for approaching traffic, holding the right brake lever can slightly restrict how far you can rotate your upper body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the lever on the left, it is generally easier to turn and look behind you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can test this on your bike—or perform the movement in the air and look slightly ridiculous in the privacy of your own home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the other hand, I, Grandpa Nakase, rode motorcycles for many years, so using the right-hand lever is deeply programmed into my body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor that reason, riders with a motorcycle background often prefer the right side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOuter cable lengths:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1450 mm \/ 1300 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInner cable lengths:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1600 mm \/ 1450 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCable end:\u003c\/strong\u003e MTB type\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCompatible with brake levers featuring a brake-adjuster screw thread diameter of 5.6 mm or less.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Masterpista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50524965437669,"sku":null,"price":2640.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/6992\/5093\/files\/cable01-2.jpg?v=1784688562","url":"https:\/\/master-pista.com\/en\/products\/double-cable","provider":"Masterpista","version":"1.0","type":"link"}