Avid FR-5 Bicycle Brake Lever Set

Bought these to replace a broken set of “no name” levers on a Specialized bicycle. I’ve previously used Avid brake levers on 2 other bicycles. One set is over 10 years old. Still going strong. The angles of the levers are just right. The finish holds up nicely. Super easy to install or replace broken or worn out brake levers with these. And, they’re never expensive but just as good operationally as some that are more expensive imho. 10/10

Perfect replacement! better pull and better look! beware when installing you might need to adjust your cable length since these are a longer pull than most common levers. Good quality and seem durable

I really do love these brake levers. But I have just one minor issue (and maybe it's just me)...but the side of my index finger keeps rubbing against the "pointy" edge of the lever's main body, near the pivot point (see my photos). I have to consciously keep my fingers positioned further away from this area in order to avoid contact. Again, this may just be me, and it could have to do with the fact that I'm running a 27.5 degree swept back Ritchey Kyote bar. Otherwise, these levers are great. They're the perfect lever for my late 90s Gary Fisher.

These levers work good with mechanical disc brakes. Eventually I plan on going to hydraulic discs but can't justify the upgrade just yet. I needed new shifters and my old ones were integrated with the brake levers leaving few options for shifters, most of which I wasn't happy with. These levers got me away from fully integrated levers but allowed me to keep my mechanical disc brakes for now. The levers are high quality and offer a good feeling with or without gloves. I can easily do 1 finger braking. The barrel adjusters work much better than the old low end Shimano's I had before. If you are looking for a brake lever for mechanical disc brakes these are recommended. I would assume they would work just as well on rim brakes but I haven't used them for that purpose.

I am a purchasing consumer. I am posting an honest review and I am not receiving anything in return for posting this review. No complaints at all. Perfect fit and function with my old gary fisher 3-by. The bike came OEM with silver Avid levers that I never liked the looks of. These in all black are a better match for the rest of my bike. Shipping was slow from China, but for the price I am OK with that. Order placed August 12, delivered September 9. So be prepared for a long wait if you order these.

Good quality brake levers by avid/sram!

Avid is owned by SRAM since 2004, and designed and developed in the US. I chose these as a low cost build option and am not disappointed. They work well with the Shimano Tiagra flat bar road shifter I used for this build.

My daughters inexpensive mountain bike came with brake levers with plastic housings and soft aluminum adjusters. Naturally she dropped it and the adjuster bent in the housing which stripped out. After pretty much destroying it to get the cable out, I installed this lever set. VAST IMPROVEMENT. All aluminum and not soft. Adjusters stay as you set them and the cable barrels actually fit in the levers properly. Even if I had bought a premium mountain bike, I would buy these levers for replacements. Bonus is they are not expensive.

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Not a clue about the quality of these, as I sent them back, having not used them. Instead, I bought a new bike, but they seemed pretty decent in the box, and they were the same brand that was on the bike they were intended to replace, and those originals that were broken had served a good life, so it's fair to say these are pretty good also.

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Great upgrade for your bike, it enhances the braking feeling quite a bit. Very well made. Note that the levers are quite short, meant to be pulled with two fingers.