Originally Posted by
KonaRider125
Thanks for the replies.
Would TRP HY RD brakes be a good option? I'm thinking ease of installing, replacing housing/cable.
TRP
I really like the Shimano XT-M785 hydraulic brakes on my fat bike. Very powerful, but easy to modulate.
My 'cross bike has Avid BB7R mechanical calipers and SRAM road brifters. The BB7R's stop OK, but only if the pads are VERY close to the rotor. If the pads are further away, I can't seem to squeeze the lever enough to get good braking force.
So, I have to mess with the brake pad adjustment dials a lot to keep the pads as close as possible without rubbing. The Shimano hydraulics work great without rubbing after one setup.
I bought a set of TRP HY RD brakes for this bike, hoping to get something in-between mechanical and hydraulic brake power. The guy I bought them from included some compressionless cable housing, which he says are key to getting the most out of the HY/RDs (the same housing would probably improve my BB7Rs as well).
I haven't installed the HY/RDs yet; I'll report once I do.