Clerictgm mk2 Posted September 17, 2014 Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 What an idiot constructed that and why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsbikingnunn Posted September 17, 2014 Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 is that a hydraulic disc brake that's operated by a cable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjames Posted September 17, 2014 Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 is that a hydraulic disc brake that's operated by a cable? It is, Rockshox sold something similar back in the 90's. I think they're being marketed as a cheaper/easier way for people who ride cyclocross and road to fit discs as it only requires calipers and rotors; also enables them to retain the brake shifter combo levers that drop bars use. Currently full hydraulic drop bar setups are pretty damn expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted September 17, 2014 Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 It is, Rockshox sold something similar back in the 90's. I think they're being marketed as a cheaper/easier way for people who ride cyclocross and road to fit discs as it only requires calipers and rotors; also enables them to retain the brake shifter combo levers that drop bars use. Currently full hydraulic drop bar setups are pretty damn expensive. Therefore it's not the most stupid ever, it's actually pretty clever. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsbikingnunn Posted September 17, 2014 Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 It is, Rockshox sold something similar back in the 90's. I think they're being marketed as a cheaper/easier way for people who ride cyclocross and road to fit discs as it only requires calipers and rotors; also enables them to retain the brake shifter combo levers that drop bars use. Currently full hydraulic drop bar setups are pretty damn expensive. i guess that's a good idea if it's for road bikes and cyclocross, otherwise its sort of pointless for everything else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clerictgm mk2 Posted September 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 Therefore it's not the most stupid ever, it's actually pretty clever. It has cons of both types of brakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niconj Posted September 17, 2014 Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 (edited) It is actually a pretty good and widely used construction amongst Cyclocross riders. You can use your Shimano/Sram/Campy shift-/brake levers and still have the automatic pad wear adjustment of a hydraulic brake. When riding Cyclocross tournaments I sometimes had the problem that the BB7 pads wore down that quickly (remember that cyclocross season just begins) that I had to get off the bike to dial the knobs in, loosing a lot of time I now gain using the Hyrd. Edited September 17, 2014 by niconj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamilyBiker Posted September 17, 2014 Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 grimeca had a similar semi-hydraulic brake,i believe it was a "system 19" they worked awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted September 17, 2014 Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 I love how cleric is the only guy making threads and keeping the forum alive 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEON Posted September 17, 2014 Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 I remember Jeff Lenosky had the Rockshox one in Revolution, big chunky gold caliper. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjames Posted September 17, 2014 Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 Therefore it's not the most stupid ever, it's actually pretty clever. Indeed, pretty shrewd move really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted September 17, 2014 Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 Those trp things are talked about in a high esteem in cx circles. Wonder what they'd be like for trials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Gibbs Posted September 17, 2014 Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 I remember Jeff Lenosky had the Rockshox one in Revolution, big chunky gold caliper. Oh yeah I remember them!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted September 18, 2014 Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 Hmmm, best dust off that copy I have to investigate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niconj Posted September 18, 2014 Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 Wonder what they'd be like for trials Well, they are certainly better than the Avid BB7 Road brakes in combination with shift-/brake levers. On the other hand, the BB7 MTN with Speed Dial levers on my MTB has tons more power. It's even more powerful than the 785 XT brakes I compared them with. On a trials bike there's no need of such a hybrid brake as you can use fully hydraulic brakes (or BB7 with MTB levers). So you have plenty more options that are more powerful than the Hyrd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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