Mechanical disc brakes are an excellent alternative for people who do not wish to deal with the ins and outs of hydraulic disc brakes, and prefer the ease of both setup and maintenance.
Although in general believed to be inferior to their hydraulic counterpart, there are plenty of excellent examples of high-quality mechanical ones available.
And we’ve created a number of reviews spread out over several topics that dive into the specifics of mechanical disc brakes for both road bikes and mountain bikes, budget options, bikepacking, gravel, and cyclocross