Originally Posted by
mozad655
But then how do I know the Travels agents will do it? You mentioned that's IF they are "
STI, Ergo, Double Taps or Micro Shifts then the levers are also not right for the brakes".
This is the bike that's cursed:
http://cyclocross.findthebest.com/l/...cus-MARES-AX-3
I can't find the name of the main levers.
the bike you linked has mini v brakes
while you say yours has single digit 5
which are full length v brakes
mini v brakes require less cable pull than full length ones
and will work with your road oriented brake levers
but if you have fat tires and fenders they may not have enough clearance
also
drop bars are the best design imho
as they allow many hand positions
but you may need to adjust the position
to make them work perfectly for you
and if you switch bars
you wuill need to switch shift levers
and there can be compatibility problems with your front derailleur