New road bike: alloy dual pivot brakes work poorly I recently bought a new road bike (a very entry model - Giordano Acciao) which has alloy dual pivot brakes. The brakes seem to work poorly, even though they are quite tight. If I squeeze the brake and push the bike forward it might still move - when riding this feeling is even worse, the brake just won't fixate the wheel to non-motion. How is that possible on a new bike? Is there something I can do and that I am missing and I should do? Shouldn't the brake stop the wheel completely? Best regards

Entry level bikes are designed to be sold at a price point. What this means is, the parts are spec'd out to at least be functional at the lowest possible cost. In your case the brakes were the parts that are the least functional. They still work, but not great. The good news is that the brake pads are one of the cheapest upgrades you can make. With a minimum of tools and skill you can change the pads. Avoid buying pads at Walmart, Target etc as these are likely similar in quality to what you have. I would suggest you visit a local shop see what they carry and ask for the best brakes you can get in your price range.