Just thought I’d update this thread.
As I mentioned up there:
“That giant conduct system looks spot on for my single speed to replace some BB5 which are great but require a lot of attention. Has anyone used it, what’s it like?”
Thanks to rhid, I have now fitted the giant conduct system to my singlespeed and I thought I would report back my findings:
1. Fitting is pretty straight forward, far easier than I thought it might be.
2. Bleeding is also pretty simple, having brought the basic tektro bleed kit (which comes with a couple of spare olives). As easy as shimano if not easier.
3. The cable run is very short but even with compressionless cables, there is a lot of lever throw. (I even re-bled the brakes to see if this could be improved). Its not a major problem and is fairly consistent with my RS685 hydro. I may be able to improve it by removing the wheels and pumping the pistons a bit further (something I tend to do with the RS685)
4. Power is lacking a bit, this is probably because I have used pads and used rotors (which haven’t previously been used together) I expect this will improve following proper bedding in.
Overall, I am impressed with this as a pretty good value solution. It opens up using triple chainsets with a hydro solution and also useful in the scenario I have, a useful hybrid hydro solution for a singlespeed disc bike. its not as good as my RS685, but its significantly cheaper.
M