thedugsdanglies t1_iu4lpms wrote on October 28, 2022 at 2:45 PM

Reply to comment by P_ZERO_ in TIL bicycle brakes in the UK are reversed from the US and Europe by UlisKromwell

Say that to my sintered hydraulic disks that slam on with a tiny tap

P_ZERO_ t1_iu5gddv wrote on October 28, 2022 at 6:09 PM

Bleed them? That’s entirely up to you.

thedugsdanglies t1_iu5ljai wrote on October 28, 2022 at 6:44 PM

That is them bled bro they're supposed to be snappy

Sintered brakes are for heavy rain

https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/disc-brake-pads/

P_ZERO_ t1_iu5lob4 wrote on October 28, 2022 at 6:45 PM

Brakes are supposed to feel comfortable, not uncontrollably snappy as you seem to imply. I used to do DH MTB, a front brake in the correct zone is vital.

If they are too snappy, you bleed/allow more cable to ease the action phase of the lever. No one needs ultra snappy breaks unless they’re doing trials.

thedugsdanglies t1_iu5p158 wrote on October 28, 2022 at 7:08 PM

Bro I used to be in the British bmx racing championship and skived school in a bike shop every day I custom built my dh bike myself it's a full carbon, air suspension, roadie beating 30 gear bad motherfucker and I like my brakes to be instant to within 10mm of a hard pull if I pull gently the brakes will be gentle but I don't have them flopping about like an old whores piss flaps

P_ZERO_ t1_iu5p4pc wrote on October 28, 2022 at 7:09 PM

If you like ultra snappy brakes then there’s no issue?

As I said, brake pressure is entirely within your control.