Originally Posted by
Adohrn
Just read on Sheldon Brown’s web site that getting aero levers (cable comes out back of lever and runs under tape to stem) is the most cost effective upgrade after new pads and cables. Seems that the caliper is the least important piece of the puzzle. This right after I bough new calipers. If your running on steal rims all bets are off.
I read that on Sheldon't site -- which is what prompted this post. I wonder how that could improve braking? Once the pad is squeezed against the rim, what's the difference -- is there more torque with new brake levers?