Anyone here have any experience using the Yokozuna cable actuated hydraulic
disc calipers? If I understand correctly these have a sealed hydraulic
system contained within the caliper only and use standard long pull brake
cables/levers. These were mentioned to me by the owner of a local shop
during a visit a few months ago but I have not yet seen them in person.
I have limited disc experience having only used old Hayes HMX-1 discs that
came stock on my wife's old Giant Sedona and BB7's that I used as
replacements on the same bike. I also briefly used the same BB7 on a Big
Dummy fork on an old hand-me-down hardtail to rigid conversion project.
Fortunately, I never had wheel removal/install issues with either but The
Hayes HMX were nearly impossible to adjust and quite heavy calipers so I
just ditched 'em when pads wore out. They did not present excessive rotor
rubbing (as far as I recall.)
The BB7 was "easy enough" to set up and adjust and I came to appreciate the
Torx bolt on the adjustment knob which was lacking on the Hayes HMX... but
I did find the BB7 rubbed often during my brief usage and found it
challenging to locate the sweet spot for the best compromise between rotor
rub and lever modulation. Maybe I'll need to try Patrick's trick of
partially engaging the lever arm before tightening the pinch bolt... not
sure if I ever tried that. It is also possible the rotor was slightly out
of true but never obsessed over it knowing the build was not in my long
term plans anyway.
The Sedona has seen very little mileage since I replaced the brakes using
this same BB7 caliper and a newer BB7S (upgraded stainless version and I
was curious to compare them) but I'll be observing closely next time my
wife takes it out.
Having previously considered simplifying my bike life to a reduced number
of bikes/frames I've been tempted by the Black Mountain Monstercross 64cm
as an affordable option to replace a few different bikes. After checking
the BMC site recently for updates on the incoming batch of Monstercross
Canti (MCC) frames I discovered the pending release of a newly designed BMC
Monstercross Disc (MCD) which now has me tempted to go the disc route.
This will appear to have through axles which is new territory for me but
with the need for a wheelset for the 130mm spaced canti version anyway I'm
now considering the disc version which has a few other details I'd like;
extra set of water bottle bosses on downtube on the larger sizes, upper
fork mounts for mini front rack (that would allow me to use my Nitto 32f
without band clamps) increased stand over clearance with more sloping top
tube which may be appreciated when exploring off road.
It seems somewhat silly to be pushed to consider disc over a few bottle
bosses and rack mounts but any new frame acquisition will need to be
thoroughly justifiabke for me to pursue it at this time and the disc is
becoming just as appealing. Although either would likely fit my needs,
if my goal is to really downsize and simplify a dedicated thru axle
wheelset may not be such a problem after all.
I was initially brainstorming ways to gain more cross compatibility of a
reduced number of frames with matching wheels that could be swapped
around. The 130 spaced MCC checks many boxes for me EXCEPT cross
compatibility of rear wheel with my 135 spaced Clem so that aspect is ruled
out anyway and makes me consider the disc option a little bit more.
The ease of adjustability and future parts replacement of Paul Klampers is
appealing, as is the concept of the Yokozuna cable actuated hydraulics.
Haven't compared pricing of these or other cable disc options yet but all
should work with levers I already own (Tektro long pull drop bar levers) so
my investment would at least be limited to calipers/rotors (aside from the
already anticipated wheels/frame.)
Lots to consider and this thread doesn't seem to be helping, lol.
William!, have you previously posted a pic of the Disclantis/Atlantisc?
Brian Cole
Lawrenceville, NJ
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