Straitline isThe undisputed leaders in aftermarket brake lever design.Theyhelp with forearm fatigue and are much strongerThan stock levers. Fits Avid Juicy 3, 5, 7, Carbon and Code 5 brakes Broader faced, reducesTendon fatigue in fingers/wrists Bulged end doesnt dig into finger duringThose last second panic grabs Made in Canada
Strengths: Nice shape. Should be stronger than stock, definitely stronger than carbon.
Weaknesses: Not a well developed product. Did not install without having to do some modification. The bore for the plunger bushing on both levers was too tight creating excessive friction. I had to file the coating off the inside in order to get it too work. Levers are slightly too wide at the pivot causing excessive friction against the pivot bushings resulting in slow return of the lever.
Bottom Line:
I had to mess with these way too much for a $94.00 set of blades. Fortunately I got mine for $65.00. I would just by stock Juicy blades to replace mine if I had to do it over again.