Re: [CR] "Period correct" aero brake cable routing?

(Example: Framebuilders:Chris Pauley)

From: "michael haddad" <haddawad399@hotmail.com>
To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 17:04:54 -0500
Subject: Re: [CR] "Period correct" aero brake cable routing?


I agree with Greg. The aero modification may look "clean", but it makes the brakes much harder to adjust and use. Pulling the lever deflects the cable inside the lever instead of pulling it down, so you get less cable taken up when you use the brakes.

Michael Haddad

Brooklyn, NY, USA

Michael's Professional Bike Repairs
http://www.mikebikerepair.com