Encrypted
09-23-03, 11:24 AM
iv herd that the hydro disc are either on or off no inbetween so its hard to use just a little break. and they are a pain to maintain. true?
Mountain Biking - hydro disc
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bac
09-23-03, 11:30 AM
Originally posted by Encrypted
iv herd that the hydro disc are either on or off no inbetween so its hard to use just a little break. and they are a pain to maintain. true?
I would have to say - false. The Hayes hydraulic discs that I have offer great modulation and power. I cannot comment on any other brand of hydraulic. I do have the Avid mechanicals on another bike which are also very nice, but do not offer quite the smoothness or modulation of the Hayes hydraulics.
iv herd that the hydro disc are either on or off no inbetween so its hard to use just a little break. and they are a pain to maintain. true?
I would have to say - false. The Hayes hydraulic discs that I have offer great modulation and power. I cannot comment on any other brand of hydraulic. I do have the Avid mechanicals on another bike which are also very nice, but do not offer quite the smoothness or modulation of the Hayes hydraulics.
Maelstrom
09-23-03, 11:51 AM
I have ridden the hayes exclusively and tested the hopes a few times. Both have some degree of modulation. I find the hayes modulated a bit better...but that was me. In short...they all do, brakes would be useless if they just stopped you.
I did a full rebuild/replace of the master cylinder in 3 beers and 30 minutes. They are not a pain at all. I find they are a set and forget kind of thing. Worst things about discs is when the rotor warps...that sucks
I did a full rebuild/replace of the master cylinder in 3 beers and 30 minutes. They are not a pain at all. I find they are a set and forget kind of thing. Worst things about discs is when the rotor warps...that sucks
Encrypted
09-23-03, 11:51 AM
The Rockhopper FSR Comp Disc has them and was just wondering. Looks like a great bike but whats the weight?