divernick Posted May 6, 2011 Share I am upgrading to discs and would like to know from those who have used mechanical discs if they are just rubbish or comparable to hydraulic brakes. The prices on some of the lower end hydraulic models are similar to mechanical disc brakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wannabe Posted May 6, 2011 Share Stay away from mechanical disk brakes. A properly setup V brake is a lot better than mechanical disks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted May 6, 2011 Share 1 word... ***! steer clear of mech discs. All of the disadvantages of hyds (weight) none of the advantages.  Rather get a GOOD pair of V's, or go for Hyd discs. "bad" discs can almost always be made better by upgrading hosing, discs and pads... Go for the hydraulics, mate. For sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted May 6, 2011 Share Hosing? WTF... Hoses. Sorry guys... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EigerSA Posted May 6, 2011 Share go hydraulic, the clarks were pretty good value for money from crc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lounge Lizard Posted May 6, 2011 Share I Agree with the guys above - Mech Discs just do not work.I have tried helping with 3 different bikes with mechs. It requires a LOT of hand power and even then it just does not stop the bike. The set-up has to be so perfect in terms of alignment, soft pads, max pull leverage.We tried washing and cleaning with thinners, new brake pads etc and just could never get it working properly - Avoid avoid ! V brakes much better if you can't afford hydraulics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTBer wannabee Posted May 6, 2011 Share I Agree with the guys above - Mech Discs just do not work.I have tried helping with 3 different bikes with mechs. It requires a LOT of hand power and even then it just does not stop the bike. The set-up has to be so perfect in terms of alignment, soft pads, max pull leverage.We tried washing and cleaning with thinners, new brake pads etc and just could never get it working properly - Avoid avoid ! V brakes much better if you can't afford hydraulics +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTBer wannabee Posted May 6, 2011 Share Another 2c, I was not too happy with my Juicy. For a simalar budget look at Shimano. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4u2nv Posted May 6, 2011 Share 1 word... ***! steer clear of mech discs. All of the disadvantages of hyds (weight) none of the advantages.  Rather get a GOOD pair of V's, or go for Hyd discs. "bad" discs can almost always be made better by upgrading hosing, discs and pads... Go for the hydraulics, mate. For sure.agree 1000000% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted May 6, 2011 Share I have bargain basement Tektro Auriga Comps. But I've changed the pads & discs - pads = Swisstop, discs = Alligator Windcutter & another wavy type of alligator. Only problem I've ever had is that they squeal like a mutha***** when cold. But damn, do they bite! Running 160mm front and back due to me not having bought a post-mount adaptor for the 180mm yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divernick Posted May 6, 2011 Share I think I'll get these: Shimano Deore Disc Brakes M575 - Ltd Edition Post Mount - White Shimano XT Disc Rotor 6-Bolt RT76 160mm 6-Bolt http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Images/Models/Full/43693.jpg http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Images/Models/Full/39007.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT1 Posted May 6, 2011 Share What about if you get a decent deal on a bike and it has mech discs? Is it worthwhile, cause to upgrade to hyd discs from mech discs is easier and cheaper than from V's to hyd discs? I mean you already have the correct hubs, discs, mounting for a caliper, and with V's you might need new hubs/wheels/fork, even a frame if the frame is V only? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted May 6, 2011 Share What about if you get a decent deal on a bike and it has mech discs? Is it worthwhile, cause to upgrade to hyd discs from mech discs is easier and cheaper than from V's to hyd discs? I mean you already have the correct hubs, discs, mounting for a caliper, and with V's you might need new hubs/wheels/fork, even a frame if the frame is V only?  I don't think "decent deal" and "mech discs" could be uttered in the same sentence, IMHO, but you raise an interesting point. Mind you, which bike now DOESN'T have Disc mounts embrazed ont he frame?  The cost of upgrading is not that steep, if you go for a bargain basement set of wheels and discs... I've seen a set of Alex TD20's and a set of mine own Tektro's go for under R 2k... Not bad for a prety bombproof (but OH SO HEAVY!!!) set of disc specific rims and hyd discs... I'd rather shell out the extra and pay for a half-decent bike with hyds, or an older bike with v's before I took on a mech disc behemoth. Chances are, the mech discer will have the ultimate in k@k list parts, so won't be worth getting in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted May 6, 2011 Share oh - and 1,500 posts! Yippee! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTBer wannabee Posted May 6, 2011 Share I think I'll get these: Shimano Deore Disc Brakes M575 - Ltd Edition Post Mount - White Shimano XT Disc Rotor 6-Bolt RT76 160mm 6-Bolt http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Images/Models/Full/43693.jpg http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Images/Models/Full/39007.jpg Thats what I have and you wont be dissapointed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted May 6, 2011 Share Thats what I have and you wont be dissapointed Yep - can't go wrong with those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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