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oldfrancis on September 30, 2025 4:17 pm Go to the front of the bike. Squeeze the brake lever. A gap has now opened up between the brake lever and the lever body. Look inside that gap. You will see a screw/fastener. Move the lever to where you want it and tighten that fastener. Have a nice ride.
cchaven1965 on September 30, 2025 4:22 pm This. Its typically an Allen head screw visible thru the gap between the hood and body when the lever is squeezed.
Billynomatesstill on September 30, 2025 4:30 pm https://preview.redd.it/3j2qxblzwbsf1.png?width=1440&format=png&auto=webp&s=99cc182e38be88cfd6e7eced921a98ed551a5d31
HavariusOpal on September 30, 2025 4:59 pm Addition: You might have to open your brake, i.e. you need a loose the cable down at the brake caliper to open your brake lever far enough for reaching the allen screw.
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Go to the front of the bike.
Squeeze the brake lever.
A gap has now opened up between the brake lever and the lever body.
Look inside that gap.
You will see a screw/fastener.
Move the lever to where you want it and tighten that fastener.
Have a nice ride.
This. Its typically an Allen head screw visible thru the gap between the hood and body when the lever is squeezed.
https://preview.redd.it/3j2qxblzwbsf1.png?width=1440&format=png&auto=webp&s=99cc182e38be88cfd6e7eced921a98ed551a5d31
Addition: You might have to open your brake, i.e. you need a loose the cable down at the brake caliper to open your brake lever far enough for reaching the allen screw.