Genesis Equilibrium Disc - TRP Hy/Rd or Shimano BR-RS785?

[markgoldstein]

Hi,

I'm looking at the Genesis Equilibrium Disc for use as a winter bike.

The Disc 20 model has cable-actuated TRP Hy/Rd calipers, while the Disc 30 has fully-hydraulic Shimano BR-RS785 brakes.
I can get a "perfect" ex-demo Disc 30 for £180 more than a brand-new Disc 20.

As this would be my first foray into disc brakes, would you recommend paying the extra for the fully-hydraulic model? (the two bikes are otherwise identical, apart from the frameset colourscheme)

[bm0p700f]

yes Shimano's R785 brake system is very good but lectonic shifting for winter use. If it is the kind of winter use I do then no you will ruin the mechs.

[jeffy]

yes Shimano's R785 brake system is very good but lectonic shifting for winter use. If it is the kind of winter use I do then no you will ruin the mechs.

by mech i assume you mean derailleurs?

[bm0p700f]

yes you would have to keep them clean i.e have more time than I do and enjoy standing in the rain washing a bike in the cold and probably in the dark. cheap mechs for winter.

[Benno]

If your winter is anything like mine than shimano mineral oil freezes solid. I stuck with fully cable actuated TRP Spyres.

[ergott]

Here's some good info on hydro performance in the cold.

http://velonews.competitor.com/2015/01/ ... her_358172

[Benno]

That's a good read. Thanks.

[markgoldstein]

Thankfully our British winters aren't quite that bad! More wet than icy...

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