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I direct you to a previous post (of yours) where there's a previous comment (of mine).
http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/commuter-bike-suggestions?...
You need to aggregate and index this stuff Ryan.
Tank-Ridin' Ryan said:I direct you to a previous post (of yours) where there's a previous comment (of mine).
http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/commuter-bike-suggestions?...
I direct you to a previous post (of yours) where there's a previous comment (of mine).
http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/commuter-bike-suggestions?...
Nice...thanks again...is the forum searchable? I'll try to answer this for myself in a few seconds...look at that it is!
Ok, so Ryan, you've answered this already.
The angle I'm taking on the hydro vs. cable is from a reliability standpoint however, not a power concern. I'm a 365 rider so it will see some rough-n-salty winter use and I'm concerned with the mechanism needing more maintenance than hydro brakes due to salt.
And from the prior post, maybe a hard front/rear is the way to go as it will always be a commuter bike. But I like the style of this bike, and the fork has a lock-out too. I'm already riding a bike with a fork, and when I'm on my drop-bar road bike with 100psi in the tires I can feel every pebble in the road. Ergo, I'm thinking this bike with 700s and 80-100psi in the tires will feel a lot more plush with a fork on it. Please disagree if you think I'm wrong...
Tank-Ridin' Ryan said:I direct you to a previous post (of yours) where there's a previous comment (of mine).
http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/commuter-bike-suggestions?...
If you get sealed lines, that'd probably go a long way to upping the reliability. They cost a bit more but it would mean that you wouldn't need to worry about crud getting into your shift or brake lines and fouling things up. I think hydraulics might be a bit more reliable once they're set up but you may need to bleed the lines if you get any leaks in your system or if you do brake maintenance. Also the hydraulic fluid might be toxic if the brakes need DOT brake fluid.
Nice...thanks again...is the forum searchable? I'll try to answer this for myself in a few seconds...look at that it is!
Ok, so Ryan, you've answered this already.
The angle I'm taking on the hydro vs. cable is from a reliability standpoint however, not a power concern. I'm a 365 rider so it will see some rough-n-salty winter use and I'm concerned with the mechanism needing more maintenance than hydro brakes due to salt.
And from the prior post, maybe a hard front/rear is the way to go as it will always be a commuter bike. But I like the style of this bike, and the fork has a lock-out too. I'm already riding a bike with a fork, and when I'm on my drop-bar road bike with 100psi in the tires I can feel every pebble in the road. Ergo, I'm thinking this bike with 700s and 80-100psi in the tires will feel a lot more plush with a fork on it. Please disagree if you think I'm wrong...
Tank-Ridin' Ryan said:I direct you to a previous post (of yours) where there's a previous comment (of mine).
http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/commuter-bike-suggestions?...
I have had most brands of hydro or mechanical disc brakes on my mountain bikes. Disc brakes are precise pieces of equipment but they offer a great feel compared to rim brakes. It is however really important that you get a quality set. I have had really good luck with Avid disc brakes (both mechanical and hydro). They have an alignment system that allows you to squeeze the brake, tighten the caliper, and you are aligned. The Hayes hydros are a nightmare to get properly set-up. You really have to use spacers on the disc (like business cards jammed on either side) and then torque down the caliper....they are also notorious for becoming misaligned. Tektro are a real 'value brand' so I would be cautious about their hydro reliability. I have had a pair of the cheapest Avid hydros (Juicy 3) on my commuter bike for many years and have never had to adjust or bleed them....and this bike gets stored outside. Before that had avid BB5 mechanical and they were great too...just don't have the modulation you get with hydro. Alternatively, my downhill mountain bike has Hayes 9's and I have to adjust something everytime I use it....and it gets stored in the garage.
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