by steph
Thu May 03, 2007 9:32 am
Probably not a problem you guys with bigger hands are familiar with, but I have trouble braking effectively on anything resembling steep. I can't reach my brake levers from the drop position (even if I adjust the levers way back) and it's not much better from the hoods where I'm obviously not getting much leverage as I can't reach down onto the lever. I get a lot of hand fatigue very quickly which can't be purely lack of strength as I rock climb quite a bit. Talking to Gill last night and she has the same problem.
So, I've come across this set-up. (scroll down for the close-up)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140112476847&indexURL=4&photoDisplayType=2
Apart from the obvious (looks dorky), any thoughts on this? I'm not particularly mechanically minded - any ideas whether I can retrofit this to my existing setup (Shimano 105)? If it's feasible I'll have the shop fit it, but curious what other people think.
Thoughts anyone?
So, I've come across this set-up. (scroll down for the close-up)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140112476847&indexURL=4&photoDisplayType=2
Apart from the obvious (looks dorky), any thoughts on this? I'm not particularly mechanically minded - any ideas whether I can retrofit this to my existing setup (Shimano 105)? If it's feasible I'll have the shop fit it, but curious what other people think.
Thoughts anyone?