Is this the "Hot or Not" photo thread? Or, the Shimano Lever/brake compatability thread?
And, yes, the hidden cable levers pull more cable than the previous exposed shifter cable versions. So, braking will old calipers and newer style levers will be firmer and less powerful.
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