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:
sheldonbrown.combrakes.htmlOpen ↗ about half
way down. Also listed here: webcyclery.com.docsOpen ↗
/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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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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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.=

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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: sheldonbrown.orgotb.htmlOpen ↗

and: sheldonbrown.orgpx7.htmlOpen ↗

and: sheldonbrown.orgthornOpen ↗

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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