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Old 09-07-2007, 07:57 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I need some help. I really want to go dual control, but I need to go super cheap. I am currently running Hayes HFX-9 Hydro brakes and Deore shifters with an Xt rear Mech and a LX front.

Are there any cable operated disc brakes that would be as good as my Hayes Hydros? I love that I have never had to adjust my brakes. Ever. And they always work. I don't want to shoot myself in the foot here. It's just that the dual control cable brakes are way cheaper...
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Old 09-07-2007, 07:59 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Avid BB7's are probably the best cable disc brakes out...
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Old 09-07-2007, 08:03 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Are there any cable operated disc brakes that would be as good as my Hayes Hydros?
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Old 09-07-2007, 08:09 PM   #4 (permalink)
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The more I'm looking here, the more I am realizing I had better start saving some $$$.
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Old 09-07-2007, 08:32 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Pardon my ignorance, but what exactly are "dual control" brakes anyway? I've seen this before but have no idea what it means...
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Old 09-07-2007, 08:34 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Pardon my ignorance, but what exactly are "dual control" brakes anyway? I've seen this before but have no idea what it means...
Shifters and brakes in one lever
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Old 09-07-2007, 08:35 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Pardon my ignorance, but what exactly are "dual control" brakes anyway? I've seen this before but have no idea what it means...
Think road bikes
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Old 09-07-2007, 08:36 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Think road bikes
Problem is he may not know what they are like on a road bike either!
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Old 09-07-2007, 08:37 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Old 09-07-2007, 08:43 PM   #10 (permalink)
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I love my Avid mechs. You'll be alright.
I love mine too.... I like them because they stop well and if your thrashing around, you dont have to deal with busted hydraulic lines(I HAVE seen this happen on a ride) and once they are setup, you dont have to really mess with them...
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Old 09-07-2007, 09:43 PM   #11 (permalink)
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may I ask why you want dual control? have you ridden them?
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Old 09-07-2007, 10:00 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Hey thanks for the analogy to road bikes! Shifting and braking in the same lever? Sounds scary to me! (I'd crash immediately). Thanks for the education on this
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Old 09-07-2007, 10:12 PM   #13 (permalink)
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I've ridden them, but only on the parking lot. I loved them. I'm hoping on the trail they keep their charm...
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Old 09-07-2007, 10:25 PM   #14 (permalink)
 
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Hey thanks for the analogy to road bikes! Shifting and braking in the same lever? Sounds scary to me! (I'd crash immediately). Thanks for the education on this
you shift by the thumb lever as normal but the brakes instead of only moving towards the handlebars as brakes, they pivot downwards and thats how you shift down

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Old 09-07-2007, 10:32 PM   #15 (permalink)
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you can also lift the brake lever up and up shift the thumb lever is removable if you so desire and most sets come with a plug for where the thumb lever was...the disadvantage of them is you can shift when braking brake when shifting and I was told you can snap your wrists if down shifting while hitting a bump (I heard a rumor that a class action lawsuit against shimano was filed for this reason)
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Old 09-07-2007, 10:56 PM   #16 (permalink)
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This might ease the pain somewhat:
DCLs+calipers+rotors for a cool $225
http://www.santacruzbicycles.com/cat...33f2e5af126bf9
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Old 09-07-2007, 10:57 PM   #17 (permalink)
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No.
i have to disagree. i had some avid bb7's on my 29er that worked much better than the crap hayes 9's (hydros for those who dont know) that came on my enduro.
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Old 09-07-2007, 11:01 PM   #18 (permalink)
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bb7's are good, less modulation.

crap hydraulics are the worst brakes IMO. i would rather have rim brakes.

nothing beats a good hydro.
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Old 09-07-2007, 11:28 PM   #19 (permalink)
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bb7's are good, less modulation.

crap hydraulics are the worst brakes IMO. i would rather have rim brakes.

nothing beats a good hydro.
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Old 09-08-2007, 06:00 AM   #20 (permalink)
 
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I prefer the feel of hydros, but my BB7s are the next best thing.
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