
The build quality on these was pretty good - slightly lighter than the Tektros. The only thing that I do not like is that the "quick release" lever is plastic, as opposed to alloy on the Tektros. In all fairness - it's not like that part gets a lot of work on a brake, but the use of plastic always gives me pause. Installation was pretty easy - pretty standard brake. The slightly longer caliper arms give me plenty of clearance, with room to spare. Adjustments were no problems, like most dual pivot side-pulls I've adjusted.
As for the braking quality - I must say that I am impressed. They are much more "rigid" than my old Tektros. I am not sure if that is due to the age of the Tektros (stressed out spring?) or the Cane Creek just being a better brake. Regardless, the Tektro brake feels so "spongy" that I am going to replace it with a Cane Creek.