Originally Posted by
Scorer75
I don't know what type of riding you do, but I'd also reconsider. If you ride in traffic, they are very helpful as they allow you to remain more upright while braking.
I had them on my last bike, and miss them on this one, but I ride in lots of traffic.
Good luck.
i ride on the hoods in traffic. it gives me more control of the bike. i ride on the tops when i climb, and i don't want an extra pair of brake levers on my bars....ever.
these levers are installed on low-end road bikes to attract fearful newbs .... i've never seen any seasoned cyclist using them on the road. not once.
the old 10-speeds had brake extensions that allowed you to brake from the tops. every cycling book i've read while coming up said these extensions were dangerous and should be removed.
what's changed
?
ed rader