Quote Originally Posted by Robyn Maislin
... but I feel a like my ability to really squeeze the brakes isn't as good. I can reach them, but it's not the same as in the other positions.
Do you have short reach break handles? If not, why did your LBS tell you about them? A lot of women suffer from the same 'reach' problem en decided to change to those break handles.

But then every new bike feels different, just don't worry to much and try to make as much miles to feel comfortable.