Small hands and hoods

[yellow]

I just measured my hands and they are nearly the same size as yours.

I use the Shimano short reach levers and have the itty bitty handlebars and have never had an issue.

That being said, my buddy Steph who is itty bitty-er than me uses Campy.

So I think you could go either way...hopefully you'd be able to try both and compare them.

[kmoty]

Thanks. I'm collecting this useful input and will take it to the LBS for a conversation. I'm also learning how the forum apps work, so ask forgiveness if I get it wrong. No need to reply (NNTR for me).

Karen

[CorsairMac]

Thanks. I'm collecting this useful input and will take it to the LBS for a conversation. I'm also learning how the forum apps work, so ask forgiveness if I get it wrong. No need to reply (NNTR for me).

Karen

no apologies hun - we were all new here once!! as for taking the info to your LBS - just be sure you tell them it came from the ladies on the TE board! THAT should score big bonus points for you!!


I'm JUST KIDDING!!! we have this running joke about some of us going into our LBS and telling them "well on the board......." and having them roll their eyes!!

[Pedal Wench]

I agree with the Campy fans. I have ridden both, and I'm so much more comfortable with Campy. The hoods seem to be shaped more for my hands, and are much easier to ride for long distances.

[runnergirl]

Another Campy girl here!

I don't care if the LBS guys joke about my "crazy italian" components-shimano isn't comfortable for my hands.

[Ninabike]

Another ditto for Campy. I have very small, and weak, hands. I can't even grip the hoods of my hubby's Shimano levers but my Campys are a snap. Just got a new bike with Campy because I liked my old ones so much.