Originally Posted by
DaveSSS
Didn't intend to make flame thower comments, but using the brake levers ends as a reference point just makes no sense and I would never suggest it to anyone. It's a really old-school idea that originated back when nearly all bars had round hooks and there were no brake/shift levers. Modern equipment requires a new approach.
Except there have been examples given of manufacturers indicating this method (or a variation thereof) is still the appropriate way to do it.