Originally Posted by
cyccommute
The touchiness of the brakes didn’t do much for me either. Hydraulics are the only brake I have ever had to really think about while using them. I never experienced the oft claimed “superior modulation” of hydraulics. “Modulation” to me means being able to apply a little bit of brake or a lot and everything in between. Hydraulics have always been an on/off affair for me.
It sounds like hydraulic disc brakes aren't for you. Maybe hydraulic brake fans find them tolerable because they have more manual dexterity?