[Closed] braided hose questions

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.

[i]Very little actual improvement to function[/i]

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).

[i]Braided hose also wears away the paintwork double quick. [/i]

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 [b]much[/b] better. Definitely a firmer lever feel and I find them easier to control when you're on the limit of grip.