Mechanical disc brake-compatible levers for small hands

[SadieKate]

I'm looking for some recommendations. I just set up my Marin Mt. Vision with a 100mm fork and Avid mechanical disc brakes so I could have a longer travel, long wheelbase bike. I set up some Avid SD-7 levers for a short reach, but I just don't like the curve to the lever. I have small hands (at only 5'3") that really don't fit Avid levers. I really like the Kooka Racha's and Paul's I have on my other bikes, but don't know how well these would work with disc brakes. The Avid's have leverage adjustment that the Paul's don't.

How critical do you think the leverage adjustment is? They're pretty much just set at the factory default. Anyone using Paul's compact love levers with Avid mechanical discs?

[Irulan]

I don't know where to get levers, but I do know that adjustments can make a huge difference. I think I talked about my last adjustment in the switch back thread. Bringing the levers in, for me, made a huge difference in how well I could finess control with my brakes.

Irulan

[SadieKate]

Thanks, Irulan. I have the Avid's adjusted about as close as they're going to go. I just hate the shape of the lever. The Paul's have a nice sharp bend right where my index finger sits. It is very secure feeling and I can feather V-brakes really well. The lever on the Avid is much straighter and I feel like it needs too many fingers from my small hands for comfort. Of course, the Avid levers work great with the brakes. I've emailed Paul Components to see what they think about the combo. Just curious if any unbiased 3-parties have an opinion about the combo.