Originally Posted by
Bikedued
NR rear derailleurs, shift horribly. The brake levers only work well for me from the drops, since the pivot point is so low. Just my opinions, built on personal experience. I am sure I will get chased out of this thread for that
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In their defense though.... I rode a bike for a while with a 1994 8 speed group. They had finally figured it out, and it shifted nice and crisp. The brake levers still felt the same though.
I find the brake levers need with the bar and the lever placement to fit my hands. If I get that installation right I can brake reasonably from the hoods. But I don't get full braking unless I go to the drops. Aero levers still have a more advantageous pivot point design.
As usual, YMMV.