By dual-pivot, I mean the modern style of side-pull brakes. The brake arm pivots are arranged in such a way that vastly increases the clamping force at the rim compared to older-style single pivot brakes. Most newer road bikes use them. The braking force is comparable to mountain bike style V-brakes, but the dual-pivots are much lighter and easier to install. IMHO, they are the best choice for road bikes if you want a rim brake setup.

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