A few years back I bought a new Jamis Dragon with hydraulic disc brakes. Right away changed them out to Avid BB7 mechanicals. Had no problem selling the take-off hydraulics. The BB7s are fine and low maintenance. I would have been fine with v-brake rim brakes also.
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