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Yeah, heard they're pretty good. TRP Spyre are apparently far and away the best full mechanical, and the cheaper, next best option. Compressionless housing makes a big difference too apparently.
You still get 90% of the disc brake advantages: no rim wear, better performance in the wet, being able to use different wheel sizes, etc., but at a fraction of the cost
frankenbike-
That's exactly what I read on the internet as well - yet my three best bike buddies all swear by Avid BB7's - so that's what I bought and even with standard (non compressionless) brake housing they work great.
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TRP Spyre are apparently far and away the best full mechanical.
It is good, but I found single pull brakes like Haye CX, BB7s etc. felt more powerful and lighter to operate.
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Compressionless housing makes a big difference too apparently
That's 50% of the performance for mechanical discs.
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TRP Spyre are apparently far and away the best full mechanical,
Don't beleive the hype, the one I had was rather underwhelming when compared to a bb7.
MisterMikkel
edscoble
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M_V
I found the HY/RD hydro disc calipers a nice compromise between easy cable installation and having a more assertive pull than fully mechanical ones-that said I'm sure they are still slacker than full hydro but if you can find them cheap then they're not a bad option.