Originally Posted by
20grit
I find my tektro dual pivots to be incredibly spongy. On my Gazelle, I currently have a Tektro dual pivot up front and a 1st gen Dura-Ace single on the rear (I've been too lazy to change out the rear.). The difference in feel is insane. There is nothing at all solid feeling about the tektro.
Pads and properly finished cable housing maybe? There is a majority of people who use tektros and say they are just as good any big name dual pivot and I tend to agree.