Old 07-12-18 | 04:03 PM
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Bikes: 2024 Trek Domane SL5, 2018 Cannondale Synapse AL 105 SE, 2017 Giant Roam 1

Originally Posted by redlude97
I wouldn't say more powerful, both lock up and slow you down just as fast given you have a strong grip, the shimano's have better modulation and require less lever force, requiring only a single finger for most stops.
I do love the brakes on my Roam 1. Kind of surprising (to me, anyway) that an $800 hybrid has better brakes than a $1,600 bike.
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