Brake levers for small hands

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09-18-18 | 01:18 PM

davidmikesell

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Brake levers for small hands

My partner has been using TRP RRL levers on her touring bike for a while but they've always been slightly too big for her. Can anyone with smaller hands recommend a set of levers? My initial thought is to try the cane creek ones next.

09-18-18 | 01:21 PM

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I have some Ultegra short reach aero levers, as well as some tiny CLB and Weinmann in the conventional style. NOT brifters.

09-18-18 | 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by davidmikesell

Cane Creek used to sell SCR-5 levers in short-reach - I have some. All their levers were made by Tektro, google that too. Shimano has made short-reach levers for years. SRAM?

https://www.amazon.com/Tektro-Womens.../dp/B003I6FL3E

09-18-18 | 05:24 PM

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Cane Creek made a version for smaller hands. The "c" version for smaller hands.
Cane Creek SCR 5C Compact Brake Levers user reviews : 4.8 out of 5 - 8 reviews - roadbikereview.com