so you prefer chrome moly over aluminum for the frame? And why?I have a bike with Tektro hydraulic disc brakes. Mechanical disc brakes will need adjusted several times over the pads lifespan.
Find a Jamis dealer that stocks a Coda S1 and do a test ride. It rides better than 99% of all other bikes due to it's chromoly frame, carbon fork and 700X40 tires.
there are hills in Illinios.....lol? I thought that was flatland.I've had both mechanical and hydraulic disk brakes on bicycles and I will never by mechanical again. When descending down long grades, the mechanicals will make your hands tired in short order. The hydraulic actuators require much less effort.
Yes, you'll find some hills, but I'm talking about riding in the mountains.there are hills in Illinios.....lol? I thought that was flatland.
Looking to buy a new or used bike with disc brakes. Any opinions on type?
Hydraulic is only one I'd look at preferred ShimanoYes, you'll find some hills, but I'm talking about riding in the mountains.
jamis is underrated - I usually recommend the Coda for that reason alone, it’s the only bike in its class with a steel frame. Steel is heavier than aluminum but if you live in a place with bad roads or do a lot of city riding, the ride quality is better and steel doesn’t fatigue like aluminum does.Find a Jamis dealer that stocks a Coda S1 and do a test ride. It rides better than 99% of all other bikes due to it's chromoly frame, carbon fork and 700X40 tires.
I once rode 22 miles from the top of Haleakala back to the bike shop that rented me the bike. The hydraulic brakes were fantastic and the rotors got so hot they turned blue, but had zero fade. If you ever get the chance to ride down Haleakala, do it. You pedal about 100 yards in 22 miles.They also don't boil over and fade as hard in some really long downhills. Assuming they are large rotors and a good mechanical with good levers and cables.
It was only ever an issue when doing crazy stuff like top to bottom double black diamond downhill runs at Whistler using a heavy bike with super heavy wheels and tires. Every brake and bike I tried doing that would heat up and degrade using hydraulics. But, modulation is really critical when doing some of the crazy stuff up there on Whistler, so mechanical was also out of the question in terms of perfect performance. Many of the super technical Whistler runs are slower speed and with lots of braking, so they don't have much of a chance to cool off in the wind between hammering the brakes.I once rode 22 miles from the top of Haleakala back to the bike shop that rented me the bike. The hydraulic brakes were fantastic and the rotors got so hot they turned blue, but had zero fade. If you ever get the chance to ride down Haleakala, do it. You pedal about 100 yards in 22 miles.