[Closed] one finger braking?

I tried for years on various pairs of Hopes but just couldn't get enough power through one finger, or it felt odd. Both bikes now have Avid Elixirs and I find it easy with one finger. Don't think the Avids are more powerful, they just seem to fit my fingers better.

I kept trying to one-finger brake on my old XT brakes - never liked it. On my new bike - I have xtr which makes one-finger braking feel completely natural. Funnily enough when I occasionally go back on my old bike - I now use one-finger.

Conclusion - Old habits die hard!