Can stoppie on x2’s and I’m just under 14st.
Mine feel progressive. Have never grabbed.
Easy to set lever position. No need for allen keys.
Been through 3 sets of pads, never needed to bleed. In the worst weather and conditions.
Friend has new Avids (not sure which) on a 5. Needed to bleed a couple of times to get them back right again and he works for a bike manufacturer, knows his eggs.
Only have one complaint. They squeal in the wet. Tried Hope sh1t shifter just to satisfy myself it wasn’t residue on the rotor from cleaning. No change. Done it since new. Pads are not glazed. It’s been useful to let people know you’re coming at times and it can make you faster not wanting to hear a pig being murdered under you. Far from ideal though.
Oh yeah I had a vibration on the front but that turned out to be a set of naff pads.