Upper level Modolo models or not, I think the sidepulls from Modolo during the early 80's were not designed as well as other good brakes of that time as the caliper arm cross sections were quite thin compared to other brake caliper designs and tended to flex during braking. Their later designs with larger arm cross sections near the pivots were better as they were stiffer. Their "sintered" brake pads they supplied with their calipers were also lamented because they were supossedly harsh on anodized rim finishes. and some even noted that they worked poorly in the wet.
Miche and Ofmega components were considered mid level and not junk. They were and effectuve budget alternative to Campagnolo.
Don't expect to see Miche and Ofmega components on SLX frames though.
Chombi
Last edited by Chombi; 05-03-11 at 06:17 PM.