Originally Posted by demoncyclist
Road brake levers don't have adjusting barrels. The barrel is on the caliper. This is the other problem with using linear pull brakes with road levers. Have you thought about leaving the straight bar on the bike and attaching the Syntace bar to it?
demon, actually that's what i was doing before until i felt it was uncomfortable when i was climbing. looks like i might have to replace the brakes as well... i checked with the lbs near my house and they are going to charge me $80 for a pair of shimano 105. is that about right?