Originally Posted by
fietsbob
there are people who hate anything but the latest dual pivot brakes ..those who are happy to sell them, like their business ..
You really are a Luddite aren't you? I've used several different makes and models of good quality single pivots and several different makes and models of good quality double pivots and can say without any reservations double pivots are better. Sure single pivots will stop the bike given enough effort but at the end of a loooong, twisty downhill your hands will thank you for using double pivots.