Originally Posted by
xroadcharlie
But why should I have to maintain Hydraulic systems on a bike at all. Proper mechanical rim and disc brakes do a fine job for 90% of us?
Then don't. Stick with the "good enough" that you're familiar with. If you should want a snazzy new bike sometime down the line, and it's only available with hydro discs, kvetch about it online, pausing every once in a while to yell at the kids that just won't get off of your lawn.