Campy - think I figured out the long reach to the brake levers

[FastforaSlowGuy]

So after a few months of riding my first Campy bike and playing around with handlebar setups, I think I finally figured out why my stubby fingers couldn't reach the brake levers: I needed to use Italian bars. I've gone through Ritchey, Zipp and Thomson handlebars, and with all of them I had to contort my wrist to get my fingers on the brakes when riding in the drops. Then I threw on some Deda Zero100, and the problem is totally solved. I thought I'd share in case anyone else has had this same problem.

[drewellison]

Originally Posted by FastforaSlowGuy

... I needed to use Italian _______

Ah, you've discovered the secret to a happy life.

Drew "Now shaving with Italian Proraso shaving soap" Ellisoni

[wc1934]

Originally Posted by drewellison

Ah, you've discovered the secret to a happy life.

Drew "Now shaving with Italian Proraso shaving soap" Ellisoni

yup - the one in a red tub? They make an ok shaving balm too.

[jtbadge]

I also have stubby fingers. Switching from modern compact shapes to round and traditional bend bars let me shift and brake with ease.

I love a Ritchey (Neo)Classic (have 3 sets), and my Merckx has Deda 215 shallows.

[drewellison]

Originally Posted by wc1934

yup - the one in a red tub? They make an ok shaving balm too.

Green ... Eucalyptus oil and menthol. Nice.

[ultraman6970]

OP do you have a picture of the handlebar and your set up??? Just curious of how it looks.

[FastforaSlowGuy]

Originally Posted by ultraman6970

OP do you have a picture of the handlebar and your set up??? Just curious of how it looks.

Yup (but not a good one handy):




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[OtayBW]

Originally Posted by drewellison

Ah, you've discovered the secret to a happy life.

Drew "Now shaving with Italian Proraso shaving soap" Ellisoni

Proraso is - well, OK, IMO, but it's all to one's taste. Try some Valobra or Cella, or forego the Italian and get you some Mitchell's Wool Fat for an exceptional soap. IMO...

Oh yeah - and +1 for the short reach bars for Campy....

[ultraman6970]

Looking good thanks!.