Elixir brake levers, forward detent?

I use that position for climbing, kinda keeps the levers out of the way, then right before I start to descend I pull them back to normal position.

its a 'safety' position that allows the lever to move a bit if the bars swing round to hit the top tube in a crash. Saves the levers from snapping in some cases.

I thought it was used for when you take your wheels out to throw the bike in the car etc, locking them out prevents you accidentally squeezing the lever & pushing the pistons out.

I use that position for climbing, kinda keeps the levers out of the way, then right before I start to descend I pull them back to normal position.

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its a 'safety' position that allows the lever to move a bit if the bars swing round to hit the top tube in a crash. Saves the levers from snapping in some cases.

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I thought it was used for when you take your wheels out to throw the bike in the car etc, locking them out prevents you accidentally squeezing the lever & pushing the pistons out.

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Perhaps it's for all these things; and more!

It helps to isolate or prevent damage in the event of a crash. It is quite handy for when the wheels are removed though.

wow, I didn't know they do this...cool.

I dont mean to threadjack but

I just installed my Elixer CR's, and there is a longer lever pull than I like even with the pads adjusted as tight as possible with the red barrrel adjusters. Is there a way to tune them to have less pull? (i.e. engage faster)