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Thanks for all the responses!
Hi Chainbreaker - hope you're good and enjoying the roadworks on Moorgate - slashed my arm on a fence going on the outside of a bus. Everyday a different story around there.
Anyway - I was bored after work yesterday so I cycled around a couple of Evans and picked up the 105 as it's on sale - £35.
It's lovely - really smooth and super grippy without bringing you to a shuddering halt. Definitely a more quality item than the stock calliper.
Thanks @Zed for the cable upgrade tip - gonna do that next month when I get the new lever (thanks all for the suggestions) as well as getting another Gatorskin for my front wheel (changed the back wheel to one the other day as fed up of all the punctures - it is SLIIIICK!!!)
@Timull - It was well easy and fun to fit. Came with instructions too. Brakes are generally pretty easy to deal with - just tighten the hell out of them!