RG> As far as which brakes rule, have you tried the 
 RG> double pivot style road brake. they are extremely 
 RG> powerful more so then those that have only a single 
 RG> pivot and for mountain bikes the v-brake is simply 
 RG> amazing. It replaces the hydralic system in 
 RG> strength, weight and simplicity.
 
You're way over my head with all that high-tech yuppy stuff.  I'm just a 
simple working stiff and pick between whatever choices are offered at the 
local bike shops and discount stores.
 
What does double pivot look like?
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