Re: [CR] Mafac levers/hoods--tres comfortable, o non?

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Date: Tue, 5 May 2009 22:00:21 -0700
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From: "Jan Heine" <heine94@earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: [CR] Mafac levers/hoods--tres comfortable, o non?

At 12:31 PM -0700 5/5/09, Charlotte Bronte wrote:
>Cher CR Francophiles,
>
>I've always ridden Campy, but may soon be acquiring a French bike
>with Mafac brakes and levers.
>
>How comfortable are the Mafac gum hoods for long rides? I realize
>this is a highly subjective matter, but any opinions welcome.

I have ridden many miles on Mafac levers with full hoods. However, I usually grip my long-reach handlebars behind the hoods... and switch to the drops frequently. That said, in PBP, I spent quite some time on the hoods, and they were fine. They are a bit bigger than Campy, if that makes a difference.

Jan Heine
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