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Originally Posted by alan s
My experience with hydraulic disc brakes is they have better modulation and require less force on the levers than mechanical brakes of all types. The system is sealed. They work great. All advantages and no real disadvantages.
Ok, I see.

Wouldn't there be a bit more of a weight penalty? What about busting a line when cycling? Is that a concern, or does it happen inoften?
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