Originally Posted by skanking biker

"Hipster tendancies"? Jeez--all I did was ask an honest question about brake hoods. I was simply considering getting a cheap set of hoods and levers. There is nothing wrong with the bars I have on my bike--i have no need to purchase a new set. I don't need more hand positions. I was simply trying to find a brake setup for convenient than what I have and did not want to do the guppy look. The bike in question I use for commuting, so I have no need to be "fast." My hand positions are quite comfortable as is, and I only worry about being "cool" when I am trying not to perspire on my way into the office.

My question was more one of mechanics. Never having owned a bike from brake hoods or installed them, I did not know when the curvature of track drops would be to extreme to mount them or whether other peopel had encountered any problems trying to do so.

your preconceptions are quite astounding. I hardly think a 30 yrd old with a "yuppy" job that rides home from work wearing a green Ansi vest qualifies as being a "hipster."

But I appreciate your concern over my comfort and self-image.