Originally Posted by
HillRider
The "rule" about having the tips of the brake levers touch a line tangent to the bar's lower run isn't universal. For example, FSA specifically recommends having the brake lever tips 2-3 cm above that line for their bars.
As noted, what works for the rider is more important than following any specific rule but there are limitations. Campy specifically says their Ergo brifters have to be positioned where the bar's curvature closely matches the curve at the back of their hoods to prevent distorting the lever body when the clamp band is tightened.
Then all user has to due is clamp to table, place 2cm block underneath lever and proceed...
I checked the Bianchi website - the bars on their road bikes appear to be very similar to the OP's - and appears to show a preference for the tips being about 1-2cm above the what would be the lower drop flatline.
Nice thing about the table method is that all else being equal - you get matching lever height.
=8-)
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