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I've read through all the linked threads and looked at the Specialized shims, but it looks like they are suitable for Ultegra's and 105's. Has anyone fitted them to DuraAce?
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Thread: Brake reach issues... Shims?
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05-12-2006, 05:30 PM #16
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Brok, thanks - got your reply on the other small hands thread.
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05-25-2006, 07:40 PM #17
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05-29-2006, 05:39 AM #18
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My Specialized shims arrived this week - they were so easy to put in, and it has made a huge difference. I did my first road ride where I did not have extremely sore hands afterwards. Wonderful!
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05-29-2006, 03:21 PM #19
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Mags, they don't make them for DuraAce. I bought a set of the Specialized ones home to try, but I never used them. You could probably make them work, but it won't have a clean finished look.
I just got different bars, with a very short reach (Bontrager Race X Lite), and that helps somewhat. I still need to find a way to get the levers closer when I'm in the drops, though. I may just end up with something homemade.
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05-29-2006, 06:10 PM #20
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A woman on another forum said she used a Guiness beer can, cut it into the shape she wanted and it works great. I'm amazed at what people are doing to shorten the reach!
I'm very happy with the Modolo Venus bars. Shorter reach to the hoods, drops and I can reach the brake levers, and my bike handles better. The more I ride with them the better I like them. Overall, they are a much better fit for me.
I looked at the Race X-Lites but they didn't come small enough in size for me and the LBS didn't think they'd solve my problem with the levers.
The bars were not a cheap fix, cost was about $120 for handlebars, new tape and installation but well worth it in terms of comfort, handling and braking.
