mechanical disc brakes vs hydraulic disc brakes
12-15-07, 09:55 PM
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mechanical disc brakes vs hydraulic disc brakes
Whats the difference?
12-15-07, 10:04 PM
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Hydraulic means fluid actuated. Like the brakes on a car. Uses brake fluid.
mechanical means cable actuated. Uses a normal brake lever and uses a cable to actuate the brakes.
mechanical means cable actuated. Uses a normal brake lever and uses a cable to actuate the brakes.
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12-15-07, 10:16 PM
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Hydros: change pads, bleed and replace the hose once in a while.
Mechancials Change pads, change cable, change housing every once in awhile. Check cable tension before every ride.
Mechancials Change pads, change cable, change housing every once in awhile. Check cable tension before every ride.
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12-15-07, 10:18 PM
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Is the search function still broken? God, how many times do we have to go through this? Just click back 2, 3, 4 pages and all your questions will be answered! This is one of the MOST discussed topics here.
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12-15-07, 10:25 PM
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Serinity Now!!!
you ask a question for general info .. then request specifics. I'm paging Pete Fagerlin
you ask a question for general info .. then request specifics. I'm paging Pete Fagerlin
12-15-07, 10:34 PM
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12-15-07, 10:36 PM
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But, back on the subject, since the OP seems genuinely determined...................
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12-16-07, 10:42 PM
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Scroll down the page and you'll see his new username 'Pete-Fagerlin', and then a few more posts down a goodbye from moderator Brian.
Indeed, hopefully a final goodbye (and good riddance).
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12-16-07, 10:52 PM
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Scroll down the page and you'll see his new username 'Pete-Fagerlin', and then a few more posts down a goodbye from moderator Brian.
Indeed, hopefully a final goodbye (and good riddance).
Scroll down the page and you'll see his new username 'Pete-Fagerlin', and then a few more posts down a goodbye from moderator Brian.
Indeed, hopefully a final goodbye (and good riddance).
Really naive as well.
Maybe you can post a whole bunch of wacky advice to make you feel better about yourself...
12-16-07, 11:02 PM
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Why, look here, if it isn't we-know-who in disguise.
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12-17-07, 12:58 PM
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mechy's are pretty much the way to go. light, no maintenance, no adjustments, bomb proof, super modulation with a skilled finger at the helm.
no need to add heavy, fluid filled devices to your pedal bicycles. i mean save that stuff for something with an engine.
no need to add heavy, fluid filled devices to your pedal bicycles. i mean save that stuff for something with an engine.
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I just agree, period.
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12-17-07, 02:05 PM
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12-17-07, 03:05 PM
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hahahhaah
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12-17-07, 04:30 PM
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if maintenance is your deciding point.. go with mechanical...if you want a better more controlled brake the definately go hydraulic
12-17-07, 04:38 PM
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Please don't say things like that 
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12-17-07, 05:05 PM
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Well I highly doubt I'll be taking a hybrid mountain biking. I'll use a real MTB for that.