I can't reach the brake levers!

I too have small hands but my Centaur levers are well within reach from the drops. If the "big hands" inserts are not in use and the brake quick-release is correctly positioned my next thought would be the position of the levers on the bars. Too far up on the bend and the levers will protrude too far.

As Vejnecske says, the Campag' manual is the place to look for guidance, and be aware that over-tightening the clamps can lead to the cracking of the plastic housing, an extremely expensive mistake.

Best of luck.

Sounds like the best solution would be a change of bar. Something with a short drop and reach like the FSA vero/omega for example. The deda rhm is also a nice shape, more traditional but without a big drop.

Which part of the hand do you want to operate the levers? Sounds like a stupid question but a lot of us don't use finger ends but the bit between the knuckles, (sorry I was never any good at human anatomy). I only realized this when I wound the levers in so much I struggled to get my hands onto the drops or crushed other fingers when braking even with my small hands.

Exactly.

I think the point GD is trying to make is perhaps they're not back in the normal position, and could be out as if to allow brake removal.
I'd not say you need new levers(also what levers? You still need campag and they're all the same in size and shape), check for the wedges first, if they're that much of a struggle to reach I'd imagine they're in. My girlfriend has used my winter bike with Campag Athena levers on the odd occasion and had no trouble braking.

Are the brake quick release pins in the correct position? Shimano and Sram have the brake quick release on the brakes but Campag' has them on the levers.

The arrow in the picture shows the position of the pin. To release the brakes you pull the lever slightly and push the pin across which allows the lever to move further away from the bars.

Check your pins.

modern ergo's have an insert inside the bottom of the body which means you'll
need to remove them to check. but it's what they call "big hands" so it's only
ever fitted by someone wanting to increase the reach.

Check the inserts aren't in or take them out, after that it's about bar selection.
What bars does the bike have?

STI is Shimano Total Integration

I don't believe Campag have adjustable reach on their levers sadly. Maybe differently shaped bars could bring the levers closer ? Cheaper way of doing it ?

STI is Shimano Total Integration

I don't believe Campag have adjustable reach on their levers sadly. Maybe differently shaped bars could bring the levers closer ? Cheaper way of doing it ?

Not sure of the specific STIs you've got but I've read there are spacer inserts available so that they are a little closer to the hands, should be doable!