I have some forte levers and they are just ok, they feel like they flex a bit more than Id like. As far as calipers go, buy a good one! I had a crap tektro one which I really had to squeeze to get any stopping power, but then I picked up a Dura Ace Caliper on CL and it is phenomenal! sooo much more stopping power, I dont know if it is just the pads or what, but I would get this caliper if I were you. Although ultegra or 105 would probably be just as good...