Short reach brake levers are sized for small hands.
Long reach calipers are freqently used to accomodate larger tires and fenders. It's the drop from the pivot bolt to the rim.
They are compatible.
That said all calipers are not made equally and some are stiffer than others. Dual pivot vs single pivot can make a difference also.
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03-31-2008, 02:18 PM #1
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03-31-2008, 02:32 PM #2
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I agree about sending the bike to the shop etc., but, really:
When it's downhill and moderately fast or faster, I go down in the drops. Braking from the hoods has nowhere near the same stability and power.
This being said, my knowledge of this matter is purely theoretical: I never brake down hills!!!
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