best hydraulic brakes for a jump bike?!

kenneeeh
kenneeeh Posts: 3
edited November 2014 in MTB buying advice
so i'm really getting into jump biking and tricking and now want to upgrade my specialized p1, i want a hydraulic brake because i want a hydraulic gyro (trickstuff trixer) .I know it might sound a bit technical but what would be an ideal hydraulic brake that would be compatible with the gyro? many thanks.

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    Any. Just get the correct version for the fluid you are using.

    But TBH it is a backward step. Mechanical disc brakes are better for jump bikes if you are using it as a jump bike.

    They work as well as needed and are way way cheaper to fix.
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  • kenneeeh
    kenneeeh Posts: 3
    Oh ok cheers man .Was just wondering cause im currently running avid bb5's and theyre a bit worn and i want to start trying some spin tricks
  • jimothy78
    jimothy78 Posts: 1,407
    Get a standard cable gyro - that hydraulic one looks tidy, but is gonna be a pain in the arse when it goes wrong.
  • CitizenLee
    CitizenLee Posts: 2,227
    Just run a long cable like most other dirt jumpers do, and it you must run a front brake get a star-nut and top-cap with a cable hole in. Gyros reduce your braking power considerably, and they look "wack" ;)
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  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    Just run a back brake and enough hose for bar spins.
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