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...But food containers are legit?

I guess you guys are hurting for business with the advent of AI services, huh? Also - why is it always this thread that gets targetted?

I just use SD5s with an FR5 lever. Can't fault them. Work amazingly and cheap as chips. I really don't think it's worth spending any more money than that. The key is to use SP51, as you mentioned. I got the TNN pads and they're fine. Nothing lifechanging. They're just pads. They reliably stop the wheel. SD7 vs FR5 levers: SD7 has the adjustment and so can deliver more power, but I find it makes the brake feel spongier. This is the same when using them with a disc. I currently have an SD7 on the vee because I snapped my FR5 and that's what I had spare, but the FR5 feels stiffer under the finger, and works better as a result. The FR5 is also simpler with just the one moving part, and a fixed anchor. Feels nicer in terms of response, same lever blade shape for ultimate comfort, marginally lighter, cheaper... can't really beat that!

Agreed. I've met other people with different opinions, but I and everyone I regularly ride with have had SUCH bad experiences with Jitsie that I wouldn't even consider them an option when replacing something. (The only exceptions being the handlebars and older cranks that are literally just pulled from a standard parts catalogue and had a logo applied.) Edit: And the tyres. Gotta be fair - they wear fast but those tyres are good.