I took the suicide levers off my Dia-Comps and then cut the pivot off so it was the right length. To hold it still, I put a screw through the hole in the pivot and screwed it down to a saw horse. Then I cut it off with a hacksaw. I put black aftermarket hoods on it and you can't even tell it ever had the suicide levers. What amazed me was how light the levers were, substantially lighter than the new aero levers. I also love the little lever that allows the brakes to open for wheel changes, much easier than on my newer bike with dual pivot calipers.