Mechanical Disc Brakes
02-27-08, 08:05 PM
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Depending on where you buy hydros from, they come out of the box, bolt to the mounts and handlebars, you squeeze, they stop you.
Only time you will need to bleed is if there is a leak. It happens, but it doesn't happen every time you ride.
Only time you will need to bleed is if there is a leak. It happens, but it doesn't happen every time you ride.
02-27-08, 08:13 PM
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I agree, you can't go by the ratings unless they are 5.0 with a lot of reviewers. A better way is to look for problem areas/trends. There are folks there who switched from Juicy 5/7's to BB7's. I've a few folks on the trails who've done the same.
Are there many who've done that? I doubt it. A lot of folks switch the other way. For me, I just don't want the hassel of bleeding brakes on a bike. I could be unlucky and get a set that need to be bled often. My BB7's are as maintenance free as brakes can get.
Plus, the last pair of BB7's for my grandson's bike cost all of $100 plus an additional $22.00 for levers. Can't beat that.
Al
Are there many who've done that? I doubt it. A lot of folks switch the other way. For me, I just don't want the hassel of bleeding brakes on a bike. I could be unlucky and get a set that need to be bled often. My BB7's are as maintenance free as brakes can get.
Plus, the last pair of BB7's for my grandson's bike cost all of $100 plus an additional $22.00 for levers. Can't beat that.
Al
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02-27-08, 08:13 PM
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I simply can't understand why the BB7 contingent is still citing maintenance as a reason to avoid hydraulic brakes. There are other arguments with significantly greater validity, e.g. affordability, low cost, or delusional paranoia.
02-27-08, 08:15 PM
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were they incompetent teen mechanics?
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02-27-08, 08:21 PM
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once i was using mechanical disc brakes and i couldn't stop quick enough. i almost went over the edge of a cliff.
it looked like this:
that's me in the red on my white transition vagrant. i said to myself, "never again."
i always use hydraulic brakes and a parachute now. it's a safety thing.
it looked like this:
that's me in the red on my white transition vagrant. i said to myself, "never again."
i always use hydraulic brakes and a parachute now. it's a safety thing.
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02-27-08, 08:25 PM
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i also carry in my camelbak two pre-cut brake hoses filled with fluid and capped at each end just in case i should have both brake lines fail.
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02-27-08, 08:34 PM
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I carry a gas grill and a rifle in my hydration pack, you know, just in case I get hungry, see a deer, and want to eat.
02-27-08, 08:37 PM
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edit:
how about now?
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02-27-08, 08:47 PM
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02-27-08, 09:20 PM
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that looks like the hans rey trip to ireland! did you ride w/ hans?!
02-27-08, 09:50 PM
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02-27-08, 09:52 PM
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yes, that's hans in yellow on the blue bike. he was being a wuss. i told him to gap that rock or get out of my way.
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02-27-08, 10:23 PM
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02-27-08, 10:47 PM
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That's funny... and true
02-28-08, 07:53 AM
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I've personally talked to two folks who've swithed to BB7's from hydraulics and noticed zero negatives in braking. Specifically, they bike in places like Tanassee (Ocoee river, Tenn) where good brakes are a very good idea.
One switched both his bikes (a FS and a single speed) because he was tired of bleeding and stuck pads.
Al
02-28-08, 08:08 AM
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I purposely avoided this thread for days, not wanting to get sucked in; but then figured I should do my 'modly' duty and be sure everyone was being civil. Better than than - - gastro throws out this zinger!
Originally Posted by NitroPye
I kind of miss the simplicity of V-brakes now.
And I typed this once and most of it vanished - - what's up with that?
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02-28-08, 09:38 AM
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Not that I have been using them that long.. but I haven't touched my hydraulic brakes since installing them.. which took maybe 10 minutes. On the other hand, my wife's bb5's have needed a bit more attention, over fewer miles.
02-28-08, 09:52 AM
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The only conspiracy going on is the myth that hydros need constant attention.
02-28-08, 10:21 AM
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apparently you didn't see my thread in the FS forum
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