Brake calipers - single v dual pivot..
I haven't ridden with single pivot calipers for many years now and have pretty much forgotten what they are like at stopping you. However, I'm thinking about switching back to a pair of lightweight single pivots as a replacement for my current chorus dual pivot setup.
So - is anyone currently on single pivots - or has anyone recently made the switch from duals to singles who could tell me what the real world differences in stopping power (if any) is like..?
No racing these days, just sportives if that helps. Incidentally, if anyone has any recommendations for a good (preferably Shimano compatible) single pivot set, then I would be glad to hear it...
Thanks in advance
So - is anyone currently on single pivots - or has anyone recently made the switch from duals to singles who could tell me what the real world differences in stopping power (if any) is like..?
No racing these days, just sportives if that helps. Incidentally, if anyone has any recommendations for a good (preferably Shimano compatible) single pivot set, then I would be glad to hear it...
Thanks in advance

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Camag come with single rear and dual front so you can have the best and worse of both worlds.0
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If there's one thing that's improved significantly in the last 20 years it's brakes and can't imagine why anyone would want to go back to flexy, squeally calipers. It's not just about the braking power, but also control - with old brakes it was often a case of grabbing as much brake as you could and hoping for the best! With modern brakes you can easily get enough power and control from the hoods and I find myself going into skids a lot, lot less. About the only single pivot brakes available are the Dia Compe ones, but make sure you fit modern pads!Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..0
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wilwil wrote:Camag come with single rear and dual front so you can have the best and worse of both worlds.
That's so you're less likely to lock the rear wheel which normally has less traction when braking aggressively. There's a limit to how much braking power is actually useful and causing a skid is not helpful.0 -
Dual pivot is where its at. You want to be able to stop. Bugger all weight difference between single and dual pivot anyway in the scheme of things - and extra power means you can keep the speed on for longer down hill too.0