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Since I put a new 100x19 Roadrider front on Trixie she's developed a disconcerting squealing on trying to slow up fast. Going bald faster than other tires, in the freaking Center not the sides as usual, sheeze. We see a bunch of brake up grades described but I don't see a lot of complaints on lack of tire grip, especially as 100 size seems to be the favorite with go fast set ups. I had two traffic events today of PU-trailer only half pulling off out of lane and a strange -one in a row occurrence- where Mt twisties merged so two groups of cycles had approached each other about head on and stopped short on either side of the main hwy which surprised traffic in both directions to suddenly stop too - traffic jam in the middle of nowhere- squealed down fine but gave groin pangs I couldn't slow better d/t tire lock, so in habit now of using rear brake too in close calls. So anyone else finding 100 size tire annoyingly weak in brake grip? This ain't brake power upgrade post, as even power brakes won't help slow better just loose the front easier. I'm spoiled from Peel who I could not stay in saddle if braking as hard as the 110 dual tread tire could. I didn't have such squealing insecurity even on the couple old hard fronts just prior on same factory brake. This is also not a post or brag about my red hot nail mod, which ain't as powerful as the reseelves or dual rotors, its a question about tire grip or lack of and if others are braking too often over maximum tire grip?