Originally Posted by
Bianchigirll
Thank you Top. I'll check them out.
I can see why most do not like them. I think the combination of cheaplevers and lowperformance centerpull brakes gave them the reputation they have.
when I was a teen I recall a few scary moments when they did not really do much. now being a much more experienced rider and mechanic I can see their value in modulating speed from the tops of the bars but would never rely on them to stop.
Because of the way they work, suicide levers reduce the available travel of the main levers. If you want levers on the top, get cross levers. They work great, don't interfere with the levers, and work with aero levers.