I have two or three Mini Express french link bits. They have worked well for me. I love my myler, but it does not have a place to attach a check. And it is heavier than the french link. If your horse is on the small side, a lighter bit might be acceptable. It is very satisfying to use a well-made bit like the myler, which is a kind of work of art. But the myler is too heavy for my smaller horses. I bought it for a 36" horse I had. My 32" horses are used to the smaller french link and prefer it.