Originally Posted by
DHPflaumer
I love how they look, I hate that they cost a billion dollars. Most of the randoish bikes I see (mine included) use Tektro cantis. They aren't glamorous but they get the job done. And it frees up a giant pile of cash for other stuff if that's a consideration (personally, I spent the money on the frame upgrade/brakes to splurge on the Compass/RH tail light/internal wiring and Honjo/Simworks brass fenders- this may or may not apply if budget is no issue).
For a rinko setup, centerpulls make breaking the bike down, much faster than pretty much any other brake setup. Because you literally just have to pop out the straddle cable and your brakes are free. These classic Mafac style centerpulls also offer a lot of room for big tires and fenders. For the OPs needs, a centerpull is without a doubt, the best choice. A slick, stainless cable, good housings and quality pads, and you’ve got good stoppers.