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Old 02-22-23 | 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by PDKL45
Actually a kind of cool build, IMO. It's good to see the rise of Microshift as a viable alternative to Shimano and SRAM, but with a spec like that, why did they fall back on BB5s for the flatbar version? You'd think they could rustle up some decent OEM hydraulic disc brakes from somewhere.
Easier maintenance and fewer toxic fluids? Just a guess.
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