Hi,

I’m looking at the Giant TCR Avanced 1 Disc, and see that the new 2019 model has Giant’s own “Conduct” hybrid (cable+hydro) brake system, which replaces last year’s Shimano RS505.

Is this a step backwards, going from “full hydro” to hybrid? I know the RS505 brifters are aesthetically challenged, but they seem to have a good reputation for working. The new TCR has less obtrusive (Ultegra) brifters, but houses some of the braking mechanism in a large stem faceplate. It all looks quite non-standard, which worries me for future support.

Has anyone tried the Giant Conduct brakes, and can compare them to Shimano 505s?

Thanks!

John.