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Cool. It sounds like, with a little bit of careful matching of bits, this can work out.
The summary (unless others add to this thread):
• With road levers, they have a reduced but extant amount of "squishiness" compared to regular V brakes.
• The answer is to dial them close to the rim OR ignore the effect as long as you can stop well.
• Making sure they clear the tire when dialed close means using a QR on the levers or elsewhere.
Thanks, folks!