So I got this bike but...

[Dr Luxurious]

http://www.focus-bikes.com/us/en/bikes/2015/cyclocross-1/mares-cx-1/mares-cx-10-disc.html


... but it's got Shimano brifters. I just don't like the STI design. I've run Campy since Ergo came out (and for 10 years before that).
I could change the shifters and rear deregulator easily enough buuuuuut this bike has hydraulic brakes. So I guess I'd have to change to mechanical discs. Or would I?

[CampyorBust]

A red cap, Speedo and Campy 11 speed with red in the logos would look nice on that. (10speed Centaur as well). I don't think there is a mechanical-hydraulic disc brake adapter.

Team Zissou for life! :beer:

[FlashUNC]

You would unless you want to hang it on a rack until Campy decides to release their hydro brakes. Whenever that will be.

[oldpotatoe]

You would unless you want to hang it on a rack until Campy decides to release their hydro brakes. Whenever that will be.

2017, you'll see prototypes in 2016.

[oldpotatoe]

http://www.focus-bikes.com/us/en/bikes/2015/cyclocross-1/mares-cx-1/mares-cx-10-disc.html


... but it's got Shimano brifters. I just don't like the STI design. I've run Campy since Ergo came out (and for 10 years before that).
I could change the shifters and rear deregulator easily enough buuuuuut this bike has hydraulic brakes. So I guess I'd have to change to mechanical discs. Or would I?

Dump the Shimano, get Campag and some TRP discs, go ride.

[redir]

Or just get used to the Shimano. I ride both it's no big deal.

[saab2000]

Something looks fishy on that picture. Those look like the 785 levers which are Di2 but the derailleur is clearly mechanical.

Right now, by most accounts, Shimano is the gold standard for hydraulic braking.

Like others here I was a lifelong Campagnolo user. Then I got some Shimano and now I'm agnostic. This morning I rode my Shimano bike. Somedays I ride my Campagnolo bikes. There's effectively no difference when they're set up properly. None.

That Focus looks nice but I'm curious about the levers. Something seems amiss.

[Mark McM]

If converted to cable actuated brakes, there might be a concern about cable routing. This bike appears to use internally routed hydraulic lines, which may be able to be converted to cable housings, but I'd check that out first. If not, then you may be able to use a system like the Hope V-Twin disc brakes, which use a cable-to-hydraulic converter mounted at the stem, and then runs hydraulic lines to the brakes.

[charliedid]

That bike is a great bike...ride the hell out of it.

First world problem.

[MacMan]

If converted to cable actuated brakes, there might be a concern about cable routing. This bike appears to use internally routed hydraulic lines, which may be able to be converted to cable housings, but I'd check that out first. If not, then you may be able to use a system like the Hope V-Twin disc brakes, which use a cable-to-hydraulic converter mounted at the stem, and then runs hydraulic lines to the brakes.

. . . unless you can run cable. In that case, the TRP HY/RD are better and cheaper than the Hope system. Just use compression-less housing and they are 90% of full hydros.

[Slow Eddie]

...First world problem.


You could say that about just about every bike-related issue that's brought up on this board, no?


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[Dr Luxurious]

If converted to cable actuated brakes, there might be a concern about cable routing. This bike appears to use internally routed hydraulic lines,

crap. yep. I'll have to look at that.

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it has 685 levers in real life.

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Dump the Shimano, get Campag and some TRP discs, go ride.

there it is.



I guess I also need to find some compatible hubs so I can build some sew ups.
I guess I also need to find a pile of money.

[Cicli]

I guess I also need to find a pile of money.

I bet the Focus dealer has a pile that looks familiar. :bike:

Seriously, nice bike. At least its not sHram. :fight:

[charliedid]

You could say that about just about every bike-related issue that's brought up on this board, no?


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I could, but I don't

[brockd15]

crap. yep. I'll have to look at that.

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it has 685 levers in real life.

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there it is.



I guess I also need to find some compatible hubs so I can build some sew ups.
I guess I also need to find a pile of money.

Hmmm. Ping me if you go that route and want to part with the 685 levers/brakes. I have some TRP Spyres I was just about to install but have been thinking about hydraulic.

[stien]

The new shimano shifting is quite different from what it used to be. Have you given it a chance?

[DrSpoke]

Pricey but just saw these on eBay yesterday:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-Campagnolo-Super-record-11-speed-EPS-levers-with-Hydraulic-Disc-Brakes-/262077489666?hash=item3d05092202

Also, there are mechanical to hydraulic adapters. The ones I've seen are a little box that sits under the stem - a cable to the box and hydraulic from there.

[biker72]

The new shimano shifting is quite different from what it used to be. Have you given it a chance?

Very true. I really like the 105 disc setup on my Crux.

[Dr Luxurious]

no, haven't really given it a good trial. just remember how much I hated the STI of yore...

brockd15 - hey, cool. you're local, too...

I bought this (slightly) used BTW so I paid less than what a mid-level frameset costs new.

[charliedid]

no, haven't really given it a good trial. just remember how much I hated the STI of yore...

brockd15 - hey, cool. you're local, too...

I bought this (slightly) used BTW so I paid less than what a mid-level frameset costs new.

That makes more sense...but I'd still give it a solid shot as is. That's a great riding bike and that group is outstanding IMO

Have fun!

[oldpotatoe]

Something looks fishy on that picture. Those look like the 785 levers which are Di2 but the derailleur is clearly mechanical.

Right now, by most accounts, Shimano is the gold standard for hydraulic braking.

Like others here I was a lifelong Campagnolo user. Then I got some Shimano and now I'm agnostic. This morning I rode my Shimano bike. Somedays I ride my Campagnolo bikes. There's effectively no difference when they're set up properly. None.

That Focus looks nice but I'm curious about the levers. Something seems amiss.

Oh but there is, there is.....................