These levers are great. Top quality. Fair price for what you get. I replaced my Avid levers only because I am building up my bike with as many USA parts that I can find. The avid levers with the BB7 set up is wonderful. I actually liked the feel of the Avids more than the Pauls at first. With the reach ajustment screw I was able to find that sweet spot on the paul levers. I found that the paul levers like a few drops of dry chain lube where the cable moves through the lever and cable housing. I had a set of paul levers in the past. Rasta color about 15 years ago. They were the best thing going at the time IMHO, but a little frail. The new levers are alot stonger at the pivot point. If you like trick parts made in the good old USA, these levers are your ticket.