Searched a variety of queries but none returning the various merits or nuances of one system vs the other.
Building up a gravel/touring/adventure rig and would like to keep it cheap (R8000). If I can avoid (the price of) hydro levers I'd like to but if they offer clear performance benefits than I'll bite the bullet and go for it.
I've looked at the Hy:Rd but seems there are criticisms of a delay in actuation upon lever pull. With either a mech or mech/hy:rd i'd be running compressionless brake housing.
Thanks for the input!
-MVA
36 kona qualifiers 2006-'23 - 3 Kona Podiums - 4 OA IM AG wins - 5 IM AG wins - 18 70.3 AG wins
I ka nana no a 'ike -- by observing, one learns | Kulia i ka nu'u -- strive for excellence
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Building up a gravel/touring/adventure rig and would like to keep it cheap (R8000). If I can avoid (the price of) hydro levers I'd like to but if they offer clear performance benefits than I'll bite the bullet and go for it.
I've looked at the Hy:Rd but seems there are criticisms of a delay in actuation upon lever pull. With either a mech or mech/hy:rd i'd be running compressionless brake housing.
Thanks for the input!
-MVA
36 kona qualifiers 2006-'23 - 3 Kona Podiums - 4 OA IM AG wins - 5 IM AG wins - 18 70.3 AG wins
I ka nana no a 'ike -- by observing, one learns | Kulia i ka nu'u -- strive for excellence
Garmin Glycogen Use App | Garmin Fat Use App