Interesting, Michael. I always thought Cane Creek was basically Tektro parts with lizard graphics. Maybe so for brakes and levers, but their headsets are made in the States. Did not know!
http://www.bikerumor.com/2010/08/05/cane-creek-factory-tour-new-colors-new-aer-cap-and-double-barrel-dyno/ On Mon, Sep 19, 2011 at 10:14 AM, Michael Hechmer <mhech...@gmail.com>wrote: > 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. > -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA *...in terms of recreational cycling there are many riders who would probably benefit more from improving their taste than from improving their performance.* - RTMS -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. 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.
