Another one of those "Whats the difference" threads.

I was wondering what exactly si the difference between brakes like the Apex line and say, the generic Tektro's that cost like $25.

Is it the brake pad compound? Is it the weight? What the actual brake is made of? Durability? Brand Name?

I do have a pair of Tektros that I had for my hour, but never had a higher end brake set that you find with groupos for the road bikes.

Enlighten me please.

Just curious. I got Omniums for my SS, and amd considering SRAM singlespeed brake levers as well as SRAM Apex brakeset.....and against vixtor's suggestions, maybe a SRAM S27AL comp wheelset , rear wheel laced to a ss/track hub. XD