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Originally Posted by JeffS
Having to squeeze harder does not automatically make them a safety risk.
No matter how hard I squeeze, I cannot approach the braking power of conventional brakes. Perhaps I am too accustomed to high performance brakes and need to reduce my expectations.

IMO, it is a safety risk if one cannot modulate gradually to a full lockup. Again, maybe I expect too much.

For me, I have noticed that this reduced capability out back yields a longer braking distance (even though the rear is only 30% of the braking potential). I see this as a concern.

If you don't agree, fine.
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