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Old 08-17-10 | 11:34 PM
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NoReg
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The only thing I would add is that there is a problem with the levers you need to use with Vs on drops. Levers like the 287, have a lower pivot point. This doesn't hurt the use of the levers when operated from the drops, but most commonly people operate these levers from the hoods. From that position they are not optimal. These levers have to have the same cable pull as MTB motorcycle like levers, and those are just a different geometry than road levers. The other thing is that the 287 lever is not everyone's favorite for comfort, even when not braking. travel agents do work, but they are a kluge, so it really doesn't make sense to go that route unless one has a reason line they were free and allowed one to use free brakes, or they were the only way to get a fit with a certain rack or whatever. There is now a tektro lever that is cheaper and probably more comfortable to ride since tektro levers are comfortable generally. But it would still have the pivot problem with it.
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