It seems to me that there was something good about the safety bar which seems to have it's bugs. It was an idea that was trashed when it seems it should have been tweaked and fine tuned. I do believe one of the main reasons women don't get into riding with the same frequency as men is because of bike fit. It's not a comfort issue but a safety one for many. Our hands are smaller in general and this affects reach to brake levers yet bike manufacturers are just beginning to take this into account when designing bikes for the sexes. In my opinion, these levers take care of that particular problem. What a shame they weren't improved upon. Why not be able to access the brakes from anyplace on the bar? So far I've had no problem with them but I'm not pushing fast speeds either. BTW, riding the hoods is my favorite position.

Kathy