The biggest problem I have with the Tektro is centering it. I need a brake tool to get it centered properly, which I don't have. I've also heard bad things about them, but depending on how well I pick up riding a fixie, I might just do away with a brake eventually. I do planning on removing some of the spacers as well, but I'll probably wait until I'm a little more comfortable on the bike before I get into a more aggressive position on it.