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Old 01-27-2011, 09:43 PM
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Im right about to order some CRG levers but im not sure if I should go shorty or standard. I clutch with 3 and sometimes 4 fingers and brake with 2 or 3 and my glove size is XL. I like the look of shorties but never had them before and not sure how they'll feel. What do you guys have and how do you like it? Thanks
 
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Old 01-27-2011, 10:02 PM
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I go with standard clutch lever, and shorty brake. Sounds like you brake/clutch the same as me. But...everyone will have diff opinions, so it's all in what you feel is good.
 
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Old 01-28-2011, 09:03 AM
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im in the same boat. i want some levers but dont kno about shorty levers cuz i have pretty big hands
 
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Old 01-28-2011, 09:42 AM
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When I do levers... I'll probably go standard; I'm with others, I like the idea of shortys, but not using them before, I don't know if I'll like them.
 
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Old 01-28-2011, 12:15 PM
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I like standard clutch lever and shorty brake. Since you brake with 2, i think you'll like the shorty too.
 
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Old 01-28-2011, 12:28 PM
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I was going through the same decision process you are about new levers, but ended up going shorty on both sides I usually use two on the clutch and three on the break and no issues at all. If it helps, I have medium size hands and normally don't wear heavy winter golves since I live in Southern CA. In any case, you'll love the new levers.
 
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Thanks everyone for the input. I thought Id take a chance and buy both shorty mainly bc I love the way they look lol. I figured worse case I can switch them. I'll take pics before and after
 
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Old 01-28-2011, 09:04 PM
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Good luck... let us know how you like them when they come in.
 
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Old 01-28-2011, 09:40 PM
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Long clutch/shorty brake is the only way to go! My girlfriend has all shorts, if you love how the shorts look you'll be fine with how they feel, it isen't much different.
 
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Old 01-28-2011, 10:16 PM
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My wife doesn't really have shorts... she's more of the mini-skirt type.
 


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