[Kennan]

I'm looking into a set of bullhorns for my fixie. Currently I have the bars that curve down (drops?). Pardon my ignorance of the correct terms, I'm fairly new to fixed gear and really cycling in general.

I have a brake lever on my current handlebars, but I've noticed that you can purchase brake levers to go into the ends of bullhorns. Will I have to buy one of these brake levers, or will my current one work? I assume I have a "standard" brake lever, it just bolts onto the handlebars as it is.

 

[BackBayBrewing]

Well, the levers designed for bullhorns are great because they mount by plugging the end of the bullhorn bar. However, you should be able to use the brake lever you are currently use for your drop bars. Here is a helpful link: How to Make Your Own Bull Horn Handle Bars | Commute by Bike

However, the proper brake lever is not that expensive as seen here:Cane Creek 200 TT Brake Levers at Price Point

 

[BigDumbBear]

It should work... It's not ideal and it's gonna look quite odd.

 

[Sean]

It should work. If you tape, it should look fine.