Originally Posted by
Grey.
I know it's hardly the sophisticated technical answer but hydraulic brakes just feel good.
That's a valid point,hydro have better feel than cables because hydraulic fluid doesn't compress. Cable systems have a touch of stretch in them,as well as a bit of drag.
Originally Posted by
Grey.
Too bad Hydraulic V-Brakes arn't more popular, something like the Magura HS33.
Not a fan of hydro rims. Rim pads are much thicker than disc pads because the pads are intended to wear instead of the braking surface(the rim),so they need to have more material. This means that as they wear down,more of the piston is exposed,which allows them to get dirtier,and the seals can get damaged. So you have to regularly clean the calipers to get proper life out of your seals. Discs don't have as much of an issue in this regard.