Dual pivots done!





Installation was simple but I did have to drill out one side of the hole for each so that the recessed retaining bolt would fit.

The difference is like night and day, just as large of a difference as the Kool-Stop pads were compared to the original. Definitely a worthwhile upgrade.

It's a lot like adding power brakes to a car that didn't have them before. Some 'feel' is reduced (they are a bit mushier) but the difference in power is tremendous. These things clamp down hard and stop the bike fast, and don't take much effort at all for even a full out panic stop. I can lock the rear wheel up now whereas I couldn't do it before, although for the sake of the tire I will try not to do that. These are a welcome upgrade.

End of week report: 506 miles and no problems. I have the tool to remove the rear freewheel now, so soon I will be taking off the dork disk and checking out the rear wheel bearings. I expect to find them in serviceable condition. Wheels are still absolutely perfectly in true (seems to be the only major component left to report on).

Lost another pound too. I found myself yesterday on my way home from a group ride cruising along at speeds averaging somewhere around 22 mph, going up an incline (not steep, about 4%) also at 22 mph without much effort. I think this may be some extra strength built from pushing myself so hard on Wednesday. Either way, I haven't weighed this little in about 4 years, I'm almost positive.
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