Cranked brake lever for early Strada

[Silverspur]

I've got an early Strada, drum brakes, wire wheels, with a 'crescent' front brake lever.

This lever is a bit of a stretch for my little hands and I believe that, on later drum braked models, Morini fitted a cranked lever to solve this problem.

Has anyone got one they are willing to part with or can anybody tell me the part number so that I can go searching? My parts book only shows the 'crescent' lever.

Thanks guys.

[norbert]

The later Stradas didn´t have front drum brakes

[Morini Jen]

This may be the style you are looking for. The cast in lettering says FORGED. Sorry I can't help you with a part number but someone may have one stashed away. Good luck.

[norbert]

Oh, nice ones I´ve never seen this-

[Silverspur]

Yes, Morini Jen, that looks exactly what I'm looking for, thanks!

Hopefully someone will have a spare or know the part number.

[Morini Jen]

Hi Silverspur.

Well, it appears that the levers in question are known as Tommaselli Racer (High Performance). As a 'bought in' part I'm not sure if there would be a part number. Apparently they were a popular fitment on many Italian off road bikes, presumably as the forged alloy levers would have been very strong.

If nothing turns up in the U.K. you may wish to search further afield. Try starting your search with.. Leva Freno Anteriore Tommaselli Racer Forgiata.

Good luck.
Jenny.