[CR] Best Classic Brake Levers from on top of the hoods?

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Date: Mon, 16 Mar 2009 16:48:48 -0700
From: "scott davis" <francopedia@yahoo.com>
To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Subject: [CR] Best Classic Brake Levers from on top of the hoods?


What's the best brake levers for riding the hoods. I'm not sure if this is mechanical advantag or not.

I just mounted a set of Universal levers. My calipers are Dia compe w/ Scott/Math. brake shoes. They stop great when I'm down on the hooks, but are weak from the top of the hoods. Any suggestions?

Scott Davis in Sunny St. Anthony, Minnesota
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