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Sincerely A Dick
- Nov 14, 2011
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Yesterday I mounted Hope brakes on my hardtail.
It was causing me a bit more stress than normal because I needed to trim the brake line and it has a braided hose. I am also use to using mineral oil in shimano brakes, but now I am using DOT again.
Long story of anxiety/stress... it went without an issue. The line was trimmed, and the brakes are solid. While it is more blue... that wasn't the plan. The brakes the 2018 model and the 2019s are now released. So looking at the offerings that were $100 off.... blue was all that was left.
Hope blue and i9 blue are not a perfect match, but unless the bike is sitting still and you are looking for it... close enough.
It was causing me a bit more stress than normal because I needed to trim the brake line and it has a braided hose. I am also use to using mineral oil in shimano brakes, but now I am using DOT again.
Long story of anxiety/stress... it went without an issue. The line was trimmed, and the brakes are solid. While it is more blue... that wasn't the plan. The brakes the 2018 model and the 2019s are now released. So looking at the offerings that were $100 off.... blue was all that was left.
Hope blue and i9 blue are not a perfect match, but unless the bike is sitting still and you are looking for it... close enough.