Originally Posted by
hobbes8813
I have found these to be very convenient as I can easily use the brakes even while sitting up on the bike and not leaning over towards the handlebars.
If they're working for you, you should use them without concern.
They're not appropriate for every type of riding or every braking circumstance and I'm sure newer versions are significantly better, but these are original equipment and if they work for you and your riding stye there's no reason to consider changing anything. A lot of folks rode with them for a lot of years without any problems when I was young. And if they're working well on your bike, there's no reason they won't give you years of service.