Yes, White products are made here, as well as the cranks they make for daVinci. Much of Cane Creek parts, including brake levers are fabricated here too, or at least there web site says so.
Paul's brakes will last a life time, at least as long as you are able to ride a Rivendell frame. Tektros no doubt work well, but they will not have anything like Paul's life expectancy, or ease of setup & maintenance. Personally I found the Tektro hanger somewhat irritating to work with. Not withstanding any of that, right now, I wouldn't hesitate to buy or recommend either of those brakes. I would never urge anyone to but the Shimano low profile. Michael -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/scagAEtvH_AJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.