Originally Posted by
Chuck M
IMHO, properly setup, Did-Compe safety levers should function well enough to stop the bike in most instances. I have some on a casual rider I ride on a local bike path and they are handy enough. I had cheaper, no-name versions on bikes as a kid and they were as useful as a fart in a whirlwind.
Hahaha!!
Well, is there anything you think that could be improved upon with them? One must have good brake pads, of course. Could hoods be installed on them and the safety lever still function?