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Old 04-05-09, 02:39 PM
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Pocko
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I have and continue to use both types through the years.

The issue here is not evaluating mechs and hydros against each other to see which is better. The question here is which one would suit your application better especially as a beginner.

This early on, you really want to keep things simple and enjoy your rides. I would say get the best mech you can afford, the are good ones out there but my choice would be Avid BB7, it'll be hard to find something else better than that.

Yes, they are well worth putting in the extra cash. Ends up cheaper if the bike you want already has them rather than buying them separate as an add on.

Maintenance? For a good set, hardly any and not an issue at all... but for a cheap set, all sorts of annoying little hassles untold.

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