In the 90’s, IRD was known for making the ugliest brakes out there. Nowadays, they’re known for making cassettes no one wants, really narrow rims, and 2 styles of brake lever that are legit good designs. One is the IRD Power Ratchet, and the other is this pair here: IRD Drillum Drop Bar brake levers.
Here’s the quick ‘n dirty: Hood shape is roughly modeled after 90’s Campy hoods. That’s a good thing, because those were comfortable. Medium sized. Good for medium or big hands. Short pull, which means they work with road disc brakes, caliper brakes, mini V brakes, cantis, center pulls. As with any cable operated brake lever, the nicer the cable and housing you use, the better it will work.
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