Legacy777 Posted September 6, 2012 Share I have a scott aspect 40.Is it worth it to upgrade the brakes to hydraulic? Or should I just leave the bike as it is? And if so what should I fit or not fit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anoK Posted September 6, 2012 Share Imo hydraulic brakes on a bicycle are overkill and generally much more of a pita than mechs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoman Posted September 6, 2012 Share Imo hydraulic brakes on a bicycle are overkill and generally much more of a pita than mechs.In my opinion anything other than hydraulic is a PITA!V brakes suck, the slightest bit of a wobble and the pads catch.Had no issues with my cheap Tektro hydraulic brakes!Will your hubs take rotors? Breezer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robrider Posted September 6, 2012 Share I have a scott aspect 40.Is it worth it to upgrade the brakes to hydraulic? Or should I just leave the bike as it is? And if so what should I fit or not fit? Â Hydraulic brakes are one of the best upgrades. Only problem is like Mojo said, if your hubs cant take rotors, you will need to replace your wheels, which can get quite pricey. When it was time for me to make that upgrade I eventually went the route of upgrading the whole bike instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anoK Posted September 6, 2012 Share Seems to be some confusion here. It's not hydraulic vs V brakes - it's v brakes vs disks. Mechanical disk brakes work just as well as hydraulics, with no bleeding issues, no fluid that boils, no reservoir that breaks, design (dissipates heat through rotor or body) doesn't matter, price is lower, everything is simpler. Anything other than good mechanical disks is just marketing hype/bling/wasted money/pita. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smolly Posted September 6, 2012 Share Big difference. A pull versus a push is big. Hydraulic is a gazillion time better as you can feel your brakes and adjust pressure as required opposed to pulling a cable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swift01 Posted September 6, 2012 Share So mech brake cables never get dirt in them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackie Posted September 6, 2012 Share Seems to be some confusion here. It's not hydraulic vs V brakes - it's v brakes vs disks. Mechanical disk brakes work just as well as hydraulics, with no bleeding issues, no fluid that boils, no reservoir that breaks, design (dissipates heat through rotor or body) doesn't matter, price is lower, everything is simpler. Anything other than good mechanical disks is just marketing hype/bling/wasted money/pita.You cannot be serious? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smolly Posted September 6, 2012 Share So mech brake cables never get dirt in them? Apparently not and silly me went a bought a bike with well engineered expensive hydraulic brakes. Ooops! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNOSE_E Posted September 6, 2012 Share Seems to be some confusion here. It's not hydraulic vs V brakes - it's v brakes vs disks. Mechanical disk brakes work just as well as hydraulics, with no bleeding issues, no fluid that boils, no reservoir that breaks, design (dissipates heat through rotor or body) doesn't matter, price is lower, everything is simpler. Anything other than good mechanical disks is just marketing hype/bling/wasted money/pita. Only cables that snap.Cables that get dirt, grit and grime in them.Mechanical moving parts on the calliper that get caked with mud... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helpmytrap Posted September 6, 2012 Share Also v-brakes aren't happy campers in the wet compared to disks. Plus mech disks are way more maintenance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grebel Posted September 6, 2012 Share Brand new mech vs hydraulic on the shop floor may seem like there is no difference. Do the comparison on a ride in 12 months time.... Mechanical discs belong on Makro specials. DR ◣◢, L.T.G and Dexter-morgan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtrider Posted September 6, 2012 Share Imo hydraulic brakes on a bicycle are overkill and generally much more of a pita than mechs.  :clap: :clap: Now this is funny ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtrider Posted September 6, 2012 Share Seems to be some confusion here. It's not hydraulic vs V brakes - it's v brakes vs disks. Mechanical disk brakes work just as well as hydraulics, with no bleeding issues, no fluid that boils, no reservoir that breaks, design (dissipates heat through rotor or body) doesn't matter, price is lower, everything is simpler. Anything other than good mechanical disks is just marketing hype/bling/wasted money/pita. :clap: :clap: Stop it , you are killing me . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackie Posted September 6, 2012 Share    :clap: :clap: Now this is funny !And a bit sad at the same time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JA-Q001 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Seems to be some confusion here. It's not hydraulic vs V brakes - it's v brakes vs disks. Mechanical disk brakes work just as well as hydraulics, with no bleeding issues, no fluid that boils, no reservoir that breaks, design (dissipates heat through rotor or body) doesn't matter, price is lower, everything is simpler. Anything other than good mechanical disks is just marketing hype/bling/wasted money/pita. Im not even getting into this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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