Originally Posted by
pargeterw
Well assumed, sir.
Are you suggesting modern Aero levers, but with the same old Canti's? The problem with these levers is they can only be accessed from the drops, I'm not sure how modern ones would increase the stopping power?
Modern levers pull less cable but provide more leverage. This allows effective braking from the hoods as well as the drops. Canti brakes must be adjusted properly to account for this or as you mentioned with V-Brakes and adapter is required.
I like the ability to brake from the hoods.