Originally Posted by qandaappraisals

My 2013 Fuji Touring has Tektro cantilever brakes. They're working OK but it is very difficult to disengage the brake assembly to remove the tire. When the cable is properly tensioned I have to squeeze with both hands to get enough slack to get the cable loose, when I adjust to give myself some more slack the brakes have too much play in the levers. I'm a big guy so upgrading to better brakes is probably a good idea anyway. Can anyone make a suggestion for an upgrade?