Originally Posted by oddjob2

Double checking is always prudent, but what is the issue you are alluding about? We have a noob OP, don't cause unnecessary anxiety.

As far as the Bell naysayers, sure there are better and more expensive cables and housing available, but anything is better than 30 year old cables in 30 year old vinyl housing. You actually may want to do that at a coop, as you will need cutters and if your hands are small, a "third hand" cable tool. Even before you change cables, you might to make sure you can grab the brake levers. Just this week, 5'6" woman looking at a road bike I had for sale had fingers about 1 segment shorter than mine, making the grasp of standard Dia Compe levers tenuous. I recommended short reach Tektro RL341s.