# First Rides

**URL:** <https://www.stridaforum.com/t/first-rides/884>\
**Category:** Riders Reports\
**Created:** [November 10, 2012, 5:27pm UTC](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/first-rides/884 "2012-11-10T17:27:59Z")\
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**Author:** ![Blackstridaaustria](https://www.stridaforum.com/user_avatar/www.stridaforum.com/blackstridaaustria/32/12_2.png) [@Blackstridaaustria](https://www.stridaforum.com/u/Blackstridaaustria)\
**Post date:** [November 20, 2012, 9:43am UTC](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/first-rides/884/2 "2012-11-20T09:43:23Z")

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Thank you very much for this nice report!

Think we need more people like you here… 😃

> [@StriderZE](#):
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> The cords are very short and quite difficult to get around the brake levers.

You might replace the original cord loops with an adjustable DIY version;  
it need not to be reflecting cord, every stiff HQ cord in proper size will do 😉

[url][Grips for bend stear kit - #5 by Blackstridaaustria](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/grips-for-bend-stear-kit/608/5)]

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