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01-11-05 | 12:29 AM

#31

Raiyn

I drink your MILKSHAKE

Joined: Jul 2002

Posts: 15,061

Likes: 3

From: St. Petersburg, FL

Bikes: 2003 Specialized Rockhopper FSR Comp, 1999 Specialized Hardrock Comp FS, 1971 Schwinn Varsity

Quote:

Originally Posted by jayson

Why does everyone here love mechanical discs so much??? do it properly and get some Hope hydros.

Hmm let's see.

Easier to fix in the boonies
Cheaper to buy
Cheaper to fix
You can get levers, cables, housing at any Mom and Pop shop. Even if they only sell Comfort bikes and Beach cruisers. Try that with hydros
No toxic fluid to spill or leak
Never have to bleed them (though that's not that big a deal)
Has adequate power for 98% of the riders on this Forum

Not bad for a short list. On a side note Hayes Hydraulics smoke Hopes, thought you should know.

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