I'd have to disagree. I have no ABS anymore, which prob does help - my pedal feels very firm. I have done lots of experiments with different sized wheel cylinders, and master cylinders. I tried a smalelr master cylinder - 22mm - and the pedal felt spongier, but u didnt have to press as hard. Gone back to the bigger master cyinder now. My rear wheel cylindes are also smaller than std, which gives a firmer feel.