Avid BB7 Mechanical Disc Brake
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5 member reviews
Not the best brake, but the most reliable and user friendly.
The Good
Easy to set up, easy to find parts, good power, good modulation, can be even better with better rotors and pads.
The Bad
The stock roundagon rotors are not that great. Get the CS2s.
Overall Review:
IMO a much smarter buy than medium range or low range hydro brakes, especially if you ride a great deal. Changing a cable is much preferable to bleeding a brake system, but really top end hydros like Avid Codes and Hayes Stroker Ace will always have more power.
Reliable & easy to fix...
The Good
Easy to maintain & reliable at a fair price.
The Bad
Got no complaints.
Overall Review:
Easy to fix or adjust on the spot & very affordable. My preferred mechanicals.
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Best bang for the buck
The Good
VERY CHEAP compared to other hydro brakes, extremely powerful, easy to install, easy modulation of left and right side of caliper
The Bad
none so far
Overall Review:
I ride these brakes with 160 mm rotors front/back on a downhill trail 3 times a day, every day of the week. They hold up amazingly. I do not notice any loss of brake power after long rides. These brakes are as good at the bottom as they are at the top. They are powerful enough to lock up the back wheel instantly and make it possible to do endo's when pulling the front brake. I would definitely recommend these brakes to anyone who is in the market to buy disc brakes but don't want to drop $150 per brake for hydro's. The best part about them is that I don't have to worry about bleeding them or having a leak out on a trail rendering my brakes useless like hydro's. AWESOME!
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Why go hydro?
The Good
light, cheap, powerful, simple, easy to set up.
The Bad
None so far
Overall Review:
I run these brakes for dh. Hydros are such an expensive pain in the ass. These things work so well there is no reason to pay more.
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bang for your buck
The Good
the only mechanical disc setup i would run
The Bad
avid levers slay my knuckles that stay on the bar when braking
Overall Review:
easy to install and adjust, no bleading, no shims, just a couple bolts, two knobs (pad adj), and cable adjustment. there fairly priced and dont weigh a ton. ive beaten mine up pretty badly but minus a few bent rotors and a few new pads (wich always had good longevity) it still works great. i feel better about this brake then i do most hydro disc sets.
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Specifications
Product
Avid BB7 Mechanical Disc Brake
Riding Type
Cross Country
Dirt Jump / Slopestyle
Downhill
Freeride / Bike Park
Trail
Lever Material
Mount Style
Post Mount
Rotor Sizes
160/180/200mm (G2 CleanSweep)
Rotor Mounting
Colors
Graphite Grey
Weight
0 lb 11.6 oz (329 g)
Miscellaneous
Weight: 329 Grams (160mm Rotor; Front Post Mount)
Caliper Design: Mechanical, Forged 2-Piece Aluminum
Pad: Sintered
Adjustment: Dual Knob Pad Adjustment, Tri-Align Caliper Positioning
Model ID DB-BLBG-7M-A1
Caliper Design: Mechanical, Forged 2-Piece Aluminum
Pad: Sintered
Adjustment: Dual Knob Pad Adjustment, Tri-Align Caliper Positioning
Model ID DB-BLBG-7M-A1
Price
From: $65.00
To: $99.00
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Free shipping on orders over $50 (continental U.S. only).
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International shipping available. Some exclusions apply. $6.40
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Free shipping on orders over $50 (continental U.S. only).
International shipping available. Some exclusions apply. |
Free shipping on orders over $50 (continental U.S. only).
International shipping available. Some exclusions apply. $16.10
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Mechanical Disc Brakes
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