Got my used SRAM Rival brifters but the front hose is too short. So I need to order some new hose. I think the rear is too short as well but I'll just swap the rear hose to the front and use new hose to the rear.
Anyways...looking at hose on Amazon...I see some off brand stuff for like $15 for 3000mm and then branded stuff from SRAM is $50 per brake and Jagwire has some nice looking hoses in colors but again...$45 but I believe from what I read it's enough for front and rear.
Just wondering if there's going to be much or any performance difference between the $15 generic and the $50 SRAM and the $45 Jagwire. I don't want to skimp on brake performance but I don't want to spend more than I need either.
I found that the inserts matter I had no luck with Shimano-type olive/barbs in sram hoses. I think they are all 5mm outside, but I know shimano hoses have a smaller interior (fluid) diameter. IIRC Shimano was 2.1 vs 2.5mm inside. Both are 5mm outside.
Barb/hose compatibility is more important though. A stiffer hose is better for feel. The actual hose doesn't matter for fluid compatibility. The Jag should be universal.
Yeah...I have the correct fittings already. I'm also wondering if there's a difference between mountain bike hose and road bike hose or whether they are cross compatible. Wasn't sure if there was any size differences that would prevent one from being used for the other application.
