Originally Posted by
phughes
Sounds like a simple adjustment issue to me. Mine do not get uncomfortably close to the handlebar under heavy braking. I am not making an argument for rim brakes over disc her, just a comment on your stated issue with cantis. Mine don't even come close to the bars under heavy braking.
Well I think the levers would get to about 1" from handlebar & that was only in rare extreme situations...never
AFAIK in
real danger of bottoming out. Had the Shimano BR-50 cantis fairly well adjusted according to Sheldon etc, Perhaps Pauls or other models are firmer?
Always put priority on minimal lever travel: braking is more confident & easier from the hoods. Always loved Campy Record brakes, rock-solid & minimal lever travel. Too bad they don't make cantis.