I have rotated the lever to a better angle and this allows me to grip the lever. It is better but not best yet. The bike has had its maiden voyage to the village harbour and back. It was very enjoyable and the zephyr made light work of the hill and it didn't rain.
I have just got a new bike and the brake levers are too far way from the handlebars. There doesn't appear to be an adjustment screw for this as on normal bikes. How do I resolve this. I have asked the supplier but so far they don't know how it can be adjusted. My bike is a Whoosh Zephyr CDN. I haven't been able to use the bike yet!