Originally Posted by cthenn

Funny my experience is the exact opposite. My gf had force brakes and they were crap. When I upgraded my bike I took the DA brakes from mine and put them on her bike. Both she and I could tell the Shimano's were vastly superior.

Also I have Rival brakes on another of my bikes and I don't like them. Very squishy.

I really don't like SRAM products, but I have to admit I've never tried etap or their Red group, other than trying them in store. But I guess that qualifies as being an expert on how they would perform on the road when the bike is actually moving!