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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-12-23, 02:27 PM
Replies: 278
Views: 8,238
Posted By rosefarts

I will admit that the tumor on top of the sram...

I will admit that the tumor on top of the sram hydro road levers was pretty awesome for riding position.

The straight brake levers and weak brakes are a trade off.

I ditched them and haven’t...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-31-23, 12:15 PM
Replies: 278
Views: 8,238
Posted By rosefarts

Lots of fun stuff here. I’ve never broken a...

Lots of fun stuff here.

I’ve never broken a brake cable in my life. I’m fairly sure the ones I’ve seen rendered inoperable were so the user could continue riding on bent rims.

I’ve never blown...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-29-23, 01:19 PM
Replies: 278
Views: 8,238
Posted By rosefarts

I think what’s going on here is that we’re...

I think what’s going on here is that we’re arguing over the difference between “good enough” and “better”.

Properly adjusted and maintained cable brakes will definitely stop you. Rim or disc, no...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-28-23, 02:19 PM
Replies: 278
Views: 8,238
Posted By rosefarts

Durability isn’t the word I’d use. That makes me...

Durability isn’t the word I’d use. That makes me think about how long before it wears out.

Think of it as material properties and structural integrity.

In order to truly use a rim as a disc,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-28-23, 01:49 PM
Replies: 278
Views: 8,238
Posted By rosefarts

A disc is a thin piece of metal that would need...

A disc is a thin piece of metal that would need hundreds of thousands of pounds of compression force to deform. Disc brake manufacturers are free to build those calipers with all the compression they...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-28-23, 10:54 AM
Replies: 278
Views: 8,238
Posted By rosefarts

I was a late adopter to discs and hydraulics. I...

I was a late adopter to discs and hydraulics. I always had rim brakes that worked great.

Eventually, in the process of wanting new bikes, discs became part of the package. The reason I mention...
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