That's super interesting to see you say that and comforting. And I'm talking exclusively RSC's with aftermarket pads and 2mm rotors. Apart from the availability of spare parts and ease of service, one reason I started out down the Code RSC path was that for someone who's very OCD about touch points and cockpit setup, it's so stupidly easy to get the exact same reach and bit point on both levers on the same bike, and from bike to bike.
The only very basic sorcery that I know of with the RSC's is to bleed with the contact dial near the midpoint and/or pressurize the system slightly from the caliper, and maybe top off the fluid with a bubble bleed as the pads wear. I see some of the instagram posts and forum discussions re other brakes with people trying to get a setup with no rubbing and short, equal lever throws, and it makes me grateful for the Codes.
But you'll damn sure never catch me trying out Dominions or something similar! I won't ride something unless I'm in the market to purchase it. I'm happy with my mid-shelf brakes and have no desire to spoil my palette.
I also think there's something to be said for riding what you know. I could throw some Trickstuff brakes on my big bike I only ride on trips, but when I'm pushing myself on terrain I don't get to ride regularly, I actually think that'd be less fun and safe than sticking with what I know.
As you can tell, I have absolutely zero aptitude to be a reviewer. Appreciate others doing it for me, and especially enjoy your reviews and the thoughtful, non-consumerist take on bikes.
Aug. 15, 2023, 5:46 p.m. - DancingWithMyself
That's super interesting to see you say that and comforting. And I'm talking exclusively RSC's with aftermarket pads and 2mm rotors. Apart from the availability of spare parts and ease of service, one reason I started out down the Code RSC path was that for someone who's very OCD about touch points and cockpit setup, it's so stupidly easy to get the exact same reach and bit point on both levers on the same bike, and from bike to bike. The only very basic sorcery that I know of with the RSC's is to bleed with the contact dial near the midpoint and/or pressurize the system slightly from the caliper, and maybe top off the fluid with a bubble bleed as the pads wear. I see some of the instagram posts and forum discussions re other brakes with people trying to get a setup with no rubbing and short, equal lever throws, and it makes me grateful for the Codes. But you'll damn sure never catch me trying out Dominions or something similar! I won't ride something unless I'm in the market to purchase it. I'm happy with my mid-shelf brakes and have no desire to spoil my palette. I also think there's something to be said for riding what you know. I could throw some Trickstuff brakes on my big bike I only ride on trips, but when I'm pushing myself on terrain I don't get to ride regularly, I actually think that'd be less fun and safe than sticking with what I know. As you can tell, I have absolutely zero aptitude to be a reviewer. Appreciate others doing it for me, and especially enjoy your reviews and the thoughtful, non-consumerist take on bikes.