Anyone know anything about disc brakes?

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andyfallsoff

Has anyone tried the cheaper Shimano road discs (the RS505) and can comment on whether they are worth it? Saw a review saying shifting suffered, so I am now torn between (1) TRP hy-rd (so I can use existing 105 shifters); (2) the ST505s and see how the braking is; or (3) the ST685s?

This will be for an everyday / winter / allroad type bike, so I am torn between durability / cost / function. Difficult

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edscoble in reply to @andyfallsoff

I liked the RS505 because the hood is thinner than the RS685, which is uncomfortably thick.

Review saying the opposite, pop into a bike shop and take them out for a test ride, they brakes as good as the RS785.

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andyfallsoff in reply to @edscoble

Thanks Ed - good idea, I will have a look see what current bikes use each system. If I can be persuaded to go RS505 I'd like to, as this will be a commuting bike so want to avoid the flashier options where possible. (I see the irony in this given I could go for the cheaper TRP brakes, but meh)

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