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11-05-22 | 05:22 AM

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[MENTION=41691]tricky[/MENTION] - If I only had one C&V bike, I would tend to agree. However, the Monos have really good modulation comparted to the more recent dual pivot Record skeletons. Do they stop well? Yes, with the Kool Stops.
The Superbe Pro single pivot hidden spring calipers, with Kool Stops, are exceptionally good at braking to the point that it wouldn't matter if they were on the one bike. And they don't look too bad either. Less massive.

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BTW, The Pinarello pictured above is my go to bike at the moment.

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