Hydraulic rim brakes to see revival?
06-09-23, 11:05 AM
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I just put the velo orange grand on a new frame and they handle bigger tires
https://velo-orange.com/collections/...g-reach-brakes
06-09-23, 11:51 AM
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And there's the rub and the irony of my comment! In my nephew's case, he is the LBS (well sort of). He's wrenched bikes since his teens (he's in his 50s). His last gig was as the build mechanic at Lynskey. The customer would order his/her frameset and specify the build and my nephew would build the bike prior to shipping.
So, every bike he has (too many to count and almost all are titanium Litespeeds or Lynskeys)--- he built. He's the kind of guy who thinks he knows everything, and rarely if ever turns to someone else for help or guidance.
It was comical to watch him for the hour+ he fiddled with the front brake system to make it work correctly. Even after being successful, he had spilled hydralic fluid on the disc and pads and the braking noise was worse than any caliper has ever made.
But he couldn't remove the wheel to do a proper cleaning. It was stuck in the dropouts of the carbon fork. Next thing he does is grab a sledgehammer and proceeded to whack the QR nut.
The wheel still hadn't released, so he handed it over to his 19 Y.O. son, and off we went for the ride, up and down hills squealing all the way. 
I promise, all this occurred. You can't make this stuff up.
So, every bike he has (too many to count and almost all are titanium Litespeeds or Lynskeys)--- he built. He's the kind of guy who thinks he knows everything, and rarely if ever turns to someone else for help or guidance.
It was comical to watch him for the hour+ he fiddled with the front brake system to make it work correctly. Even after being successful, he had spilled hydralic fluid on the disc and pads and the braking noise was worse than any caliper has ever made.
But he couldn't remove the wheel to do a proper cleaning. It was stuck in the dropouts of the carbon fork. Next thing he does is grab a sledgehammer and proceeded to whack the QR nut.
The wheel still hadn't released, so he handed it over to his 19 Y.O. son, and off we went for the ride, up and down hills squealing all the way. I promise, all this occurred. You can't make this stuff up.
No need to make it up, just needs to be disclosed.
Latest update to my daughter's bike.
I removed the hydraulic brakes* completely and replaced them with cable-actuated disk brakes.
The new brakes were relatively inexpensive**, easy to install and easy to adjust.
What was a problem was brake squeal. I had to solvent clean the rotors really well to get rid of the squeal.
I also had to "bed-in" the new brake pads which took longer than replacing the calipers.
I suspect the brakes will begin to squeal again after some use.
As I said earlier, I will NEVER AGAIN will I buy a bike with disk brakes.
* I have been told that the DOT brake fluid is not only toxic but prone to moisture absorption which causes fluid swelling and causes the brakes to lock up.
** They cost more but not much more than a decent brake bleeding kit and a new bottle of fluid. You cannot substitute mineral oil for DOT brake fluid.
06-09-23, 12:28 PM
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IME which is limited to Paul Klampers, TRP Spyres, and Magura MT7 a thicker rotor got rid of the squealing.
I put Magura P series rotors on one bike and the thickest 140 rotors I could find for the new Disc Trucker build.
I’ve been super happy with the Klampers so they’re going on the Trucker too.
I put Magura P series rotors on one bike and the thickest 140 rotors I could find for the new Disc Trucker build.
I’ve been super happy with the Klampers so they’re going on the Trucker too.
06-09-23, 03:13 PM
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tyrion 700cc wheels,
I can put a 32 on based on my lugged build 99.99% sure these will handle a 35 on a fillet brazed (dave kirk custome)
I can put a 32 on based on my lugged build 99.99% sure these will handle a 35 on a fillet brazed (dave kirk custome)
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06-09-23, 03:14 PM
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very stiff, lots of power.....
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