whats a average price to get them done at the old LBS?

is it worth it on a set of LX?

big_n_daft:

is it worth it….

Nah.

Cost me £42 for goodridge, full flush through and bleed.

why not worth it?

Very little actual improvement to function for your money. a slightly harder lever feel perhaps

Braided hose also wears away the paintwork double quick.

Very little actual improvement to function

Depends really. Shagged out old baggy hoses replaced with Goodridge hoses can make a huge difference, especially to Shimano which seem to have a soft lever (if that’s a issue for you). Wouldn’t take it to the LBS necessarily though, it’s a 5 minute job. (honestly, if I can do it, anyone can).

Braided hose also wears away the paintwork double quick.

They’re covered in plastic, no different to any other plastic hose rubbing against your frame

bumbly1 – Member

Braided hose also wears away the paintwork double quick.

I’ve found the opposite. E.g. your Goodridge is a lot more flexible than your Shimano, so it actually rubs less.

Can’t comment on cost as I can’t remember how much it was, but I have XT hydraulics on 2 bikes. One with plastic, one with Goodridge. The Goodridge brakes feel much better. Definitely a firmer lever feel and I find them easier to control when you’re on the limit of grip.