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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-10-23, 09:51 AM
Replies: 278
Views: 8,215
Posted By Kapusta

Just because one a brake lever moves farther for...

Just because one a brake lever moves farther for a given increase in braking force does not mean it is easier to control.

Also, just because one brake needs more force at the lever for a given...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-10-23, 06:04 AM
Replies: 278
Views: 8,215
Posted By Kapusta

I can only speak for MTB (and Road mech)….. ...

I can only speak for MTB (and Road mech)…..

Mechanicals are adjustable at the lever in all the same ways as rim brakes. Not surprising since they use the same levers.

With hydro, all the ones...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-10-23, 05:57 AM
Replies: 278
Views: 8,215
Posted By Kapusta

In my experience, disc brakes generally give me...

In my experience, disc brakes generally give me better control, especially on loose surfaces.

It does vary from one model to another, but in my experience, every disc I’ve owned (BB7, XT, SLX,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-31-23, 08:24 AM
Replies: 278
Views: 8,215
Posted By Kapusta

Bike Forums: where anyone with a different...

Bike Forums: where anyone with a different experience than yours is wrong.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-30-23, 04:48 PM
Replies: 278
Views: 8,215
Posted By Kapusta

I bleed my hydraulic brakes way, Way, WAY more...

I bleed my hydraulic brakes way, Way, WAY more often than I change cables or housing on my mech disc brakes.

My XT, SLX, and Magura MT7s all need some bleeding at least once a year, but sometimes...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-20-23, 07:20 PM
Replies: 278
Views: 8,215
Posted By Kapusta

How much of an improvement hydraulics will make...

How much of an improvement hydraulics will make depends on what you’re coming from. All mechanicals are not created equal. And it also makes a lot of difference what kind of cables and housing are...
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