Originally Posted by
Gdando
Considering I do a lot of city riding to get out on the open coastal roads I am having issues braking from the top of the hoods as one would do with modern brifters. Considering that I need to change out the brake cables will this reduce brake lever effort?
Because of the relationship of the pivot point to where the cable is anchored, non-aero (exposed cable) brake levers will never work as well when braking from the tops as do modern aero levers. Just a fact of life.
Replace the cables and housing, and maybe install some Koolstop salmon pads.