Genesis Equilibrium Disc - TRP Hy/Rd or Shimano BR-RS785?

markgoldstein

Hi,

I'm looking at the Genesis Equilibrium Disc for use as a winter bike.

The Disc 20 model has cable-actuated TRP Hy/Rd calipers, while the Disc 30 has fully-hydraulic Shimano BR-RS785 brakes.
I can get a "perfect" ex-demo Disc 30 for £180 more than a brand-new Disc 20.

As this would be my first foray into disc brakes, would you recommend paying the extra for the fully-hydraulic model? (the two bikes are otherwise identical, apart from the frameset colourscheme)

Thanks!

bendertherobot

Yes. The hydraulic is definitely worth it.

pauly69

What he said, defo get the hydro for that much price diff.

bendertherobot

I might actually prefer the colour as well!

markgoldstein

Thanks for the advice

cycleclinic

Just remember to keep those deraileurs clean. Ride them in utter filth and never clean them you might end up with trouble. sinple things like the limit screws seizing.

daniel_b

Yes!