no, I think some of the london lot have been using them pretty successfully, they do come in short and long pull though so make sure you get the right ones http://www.bikecare.co.uk/product_info.php?acc=Brake%20Levers&id=89
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no, I think some of the london lot have been using them pretty successfully, they do come in short and long pull though so make sure you get the right ones http://www.bikecare.co.uk/product_info.php?acc=Brake%20Levers&id=89