Ordinary short-reach brake levers for small hands

[Catrin]

I’ve tried to search the threads, but the majority of discussion on this subject involves drop bars.

I’m setting up a bike for my wife and need advice on simple, but good quality brake levers for small hands. These will be for upright, not drop bars.

I thought it was a simple choice with the Tektro R100A. But, I now learn that these are aero levers best suited to drop bars and not so well suited to upright bars.

So, can anyone advise the best value option for standard brake levers for small hands on an upright handlebar setup?

If the thickness of the bar grips is an issue in matching small hands to short-reach levers, please advise me on this matter, too. Please.

Thank you.

I have small hands and have recently converted my bike from road bars to upright, straight bars. We installed Shimano B L-R550 Brake Levers on my bike and they work great. They are also adjustable to decrease the reach if needed.

I am sure there will be other suggestions, but this is what has worked for me.