Originally Posted by macdonwald

Any ideas for what brake levers and brifters (or handlebars) are most suitable for someone with small hands? I currently have Tiagra brifters on my road bike and am basically limited to riding on the hoods if I want to either brake or shift.

I'm starting to think about my next bike and am wondering what combination of brake levers, shifters, and handlebars would work best. I'd like to be able to actually use the drops on a more regular basis. (I haven't really settled on what the next bike will be, but a working assumption is the Surly Crosscheck, which I know comes with bar-end shifters on the complete.)

Thanks!