1 brake, 2 levers

DRS said:

In my readings I've come across the frequent criticism of aerobar type
setups, of which I confess a fondness, that in general they carry the
inherent danger of depriving the rider of quick and easy access to the
brakes. In my idle musing I speculated on the possibility of having on a
typical triathlon setup say two bar end brake levers, each connection to a
cable splitter which in turn connects to the brakes. In such a setup only
one could ever be used at a time (your hand is either on the lever at the
end of the aero bar or on the one at the end of the main bar). Common sense
tells me that if it were that easy everybody would be doing it but I am
curious, not being overly mechanically inclined, as to why this should be
impractical or otherwise.

Some Cyclo-cross riders use a similar set-up, Sheldon has them on his
site:
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/harris/brakes.html
about half way down.
Also listed here:
http://www.webcyclery.com/.docs/m/10126/pg/product_search.html
Alan.

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In my readings I've come across the frequent criticism of aerobar type
setups, of which I confess a fondness, that in general they carry the
inherent danger of depriving the rider of quick and easy access to the
brakes. In my idle musing I speculated on the possibility of having on a
typical triathlon setup say two bar end brake levers, each connection to a
cable splitter which in turn connects to the brakes. In such a setup only
one could ever be used at a time (your hand is either on the lever at the
end of the aero bar or on the one at the end of the main bar). Common

sense

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tells me that if it were that easy everybody would be doing it but I am
curious, not being overly mechanically inclined, as to why this should be
impractical or otherwise.

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When doing a TT, and needing to brake, it will be due to the upcoming turn -
one which can't be ridden through just by easing up. When turning, the
management of directing the bike is better done from the outboard bar
position, putting hands and brakes together in the same place. I guess that
if a person is comfortable riding the extensions in a sharp turn, then your
suggestion could work for him or her.
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Bonne route,

Sandy
Paris FR

DRS said:

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In my readings I've come across the frequent criticism of aerobar type
setups, of which I confess a fondness, that in general they carry the
inherent danger of depriving the rider of quick and easy access to the
brakes. In my idle musing I speculated on the possibility of having on=

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When doing a TT, and needing to brake, it will be due to the upcoming t=

urn -

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one which can't be ridden through just by easing up. When turning, the=

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management of directing the bike is better done from the outboard bar
position, putting hands and brakes together in the same place. I guess=

that

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if a person is comfortable riding the extensions in a sharp turn, then =

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suggestion could work for him or her.

I haven't done a lot of TTs, but in one of the few, I had a scary close=20
call due to a car pulling out of a driveway into my path.

The bike I was riding had upside down brake levers on bullhorns, and I=20
missed my first grab for the brake lever because I expected it to be=20
higher up the bar than it was.

Also, lots of people use aerobars for situations other than time trials.

Indeed, the original poster didn't mention anything about riding TT.

I've set up several of my own bikes with dual control on the front brake.=

See: http://sheldonbrown.org/otb.html

and: http://sheldonbrown.org/px7.html

and: http://sheldonbrown.org/thorn

Sheldon "Stop!" Brown
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Also, lots of people use aerobars for situations other than time
trials.

Indeed, the original poster didn't mention anything about riding TT.

Very true. Australian (especially Melbournian) riders will no doubt
understand when I say the words "Beach Road" and "headwinds".

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I've set up several of my own bikes with dual control on the front
brake.

See: http://sheldonbrown.org/otb.html

and: http://sheldonbrown.org/px7.html

and: http://sheldonbrown.org/thorn

Damn! Why doesn't everybody do that? I have V-brakes - what sort of
lever(s) would I put on the aero-bars? I've got Deore integrated
shifter/brakes on the main bars.

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