Having ridden Spyres and hydro (and the abomin-fucking-ation that are BB7s), the hydros win hands down. Easier actuation, more modulation than you know what to do with, and much more power should you need it. They are virtually maintenance free too.
^so much this
(though my experience was bb7s and the hope vtwin cable to hydro cludge)
hope vtwin
I have one that needs gone, ignore james, it functions flawlessly.
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Having ridden Spyres and hydro (and the abomin-fucking-ation that are BB7s), the hydros win hands down. Easier actuation, more modulation than you know what to do with, and much more power should you need it. They are virtually maintenance free too.