Sunday 24 March 2013

Review: ASV F3 Levers

Last week, I wanted to get some new levers for my R6, and I have been eyeing the ASV line of levers. There are many other brands out there but it seems to me that the ASV F3 series seems to give the best bang for the buck. They do have a higher end series called the C/5, but it seems to me that they are just made slightly stronger than F3s, and have a longer warranty of 5 years.

So why the ASV F3s? Because of 3 simple reasons.

1. They have infinite adjustability.
2. They are made of forged aluminium, which means that they are very strong.
3. They are marketed as unbreakable levers, which also come with a 3-year warranty.

Let me sneak in a 4th reason; they look great haha. And to show you my point; here are some photos.

The brake lever.



The clutch lever.



The levers came in these sleek looking packaging.


Along with these set of bike manufacturer-specific custom adapters.


Installation is extremely easy, as shown by this video.


Let me re-emphasize my point on infinite adjustability. Notice the red knob in the photos. By turning it towards you, you bring the lever closer to you and vice versa. Technically, you can turn the knob either way infinitely, therefore you can adjust the lever to the perfect distance for your individual riding style.

The way the levers prevent themselves from breaking during a crash is their ability to bend forward. It is pretty hard to illustrate them with just words, so take a look at this video instead.


The ASV F3 levers cost me SGD$240, and I love them. So, before you go buy new levers for your bike, do check ASV levers out.

Ride safe.

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