Originally Posted by
DannoXYZ
rekmeyata, note that I didn't way how much more lever-force is required between single versus dual-pivot levers. It just said that it does require more force. Personally, I don't like too much leverage as it makes modulation at the limit of adhesion more difficult. The difference between howling the front tyre and sliding is featherweight.
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I'm reverse of you, I prefer a bit more pressure to squeeze the levers, I find I can modulate the brakes far better with single pivot vs dual pivots. But that's just me.
I'm sure if I put teflon cables on my 85 Schwinn Cantiliver DiaComp brake system and take off the factory original cables, those DiaComps would perform better...how much better? I don't have a clue, the original cables are still good and using the brakes with more hand pressure doesn't bother me.
This hand pressure thing goes deeper then just brakes, people today complain about having to squeeze a Polar bottle! I think nothing of squeezing a Polar bottle, just as I think nothing of squeezing single pivot or cantilever brakes vs dual pivots. Call me weird, but it just doesn't bother me even in the least bit.