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MTB Reviews > Brakes > Avid BB5
The BB5 offers our Tri-Align™ Caliper Positioning System™, tool-free pad replacement, a melt forged body and one inboard pad adjustment knob
reviewed by guest on March 12, 2009
reviewed by guest on March 12, 2009
Avid BB5 Reviews
Description: (from sram.com/en/avid/)
The BB5 offers our Tri-Align™ Caliper Positioning System™, tool-free pad replacement, a melt forged body and one inboard pad adjustment knob
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Reviews
on February 6, 2012
(updated 02/06/12) Pros
Great brake for the price
Cons
Adjustments can be finnicky
Review
Once these are set up correctly they are bulletproof for the minimal investment on mech. disc brakes. MSRP is much lower than stated as well. A set (front and back) is even much less than stated.
on June 9, 2011
Pros
Affordable. Great upgrade from rim brakes
Cons
Nothing so far
Review
These are the only disc brakes that I have experiences. I know there are better products out, however these have worked great for me so far. I had them installed by my local bike shop tech and I have had no problems thus far.
on November 30, 2010
Pros
Affordable. I think the MSRP listed is incorrect
Cons
Not as powerful as the BB7
Review
This is a solid-performing mechanical break, and definitely worth a look if you're shopping on a budget. If you've got the money, I'd recommend going with the BB7 though.
Pros
great stopping power,easy upgrade, easy to adjust
Review
hard to beat these for the money, upgraded old rim brakes and used old levers works great may even better than my juicy's?
Pros
Long-lasting, easily adjustable.
Cons
Had to remove the front rotor due to constant rubbing, after backing off the pad entirely and having it adjusted by a pro.
Review
They're okay if you need limited stopping power.
Pros
Consistant, cheap, fairly durable
Cons
hard to adjust, not enough bite, and not very smooth
Review
they're fine for trail riding, I upgraded rotors and they do quite well.
on January 7, 2010
Pros
Very similar stopping power to the BB7s, despite what some people may lead you to believe. Same rotors as the BB7s. Nice and cheap! Step up to a larger rotor and you'll really feel the difference.
Cons
Missing the adjustment of the BB7s and smaller shaped pads. The roundagon rotors are pretty bulky but you can always switch them out.
Review
An acceptable mechanical brake set that performs well given its price. Not the top of the line, but not priced or marketed that way either. A great way to get started in disc brakes with decent performing mechanicals.
Pros
Not too bad with descent stopping power. Great price.
Cons
Only one side adjusts, and do not work great with clydesdale riders.
Review
Not bad set of brakes, but could do better with the BB7's
on May 4, 2009
Pros
Cheap, decent braking power.
Cons
CHEAP, yes that's a con too. They don't have the knobs to adjust like the BB7.
Review
You can what you pay for, in some people's eyes they compare to BB7, but they DON'T.
Pros
Cheap, OK stopping power when riding in a strait line or uphill.
Cons
Not good for emergency stopping, small pad, pain in the a#% to get set up to my liking.
Review
Buy BB7's or juicy's instead
reviewed by guest on March 12, 2009
Pros
They have OK modulation and are cheap. You can use your old V-Brake linear pull levers. You will eventually stop.
Cons
"CHEAP" with a small brake pad footprint and contact area. Pads glaze very easily.
Review
These blow!! Anything other than an upright cruise on a paved trail will overload these and they will squeal like a stuck pig. AVID has great products and this is the lowest of the low mechanicals they make. Go with a BB7..you get big boy power with the same pads as the Juicy series.
reviewed by guest on March 12, 2009
Pros
These brakes are the best mechanicals around. They are in equal in quality and braking to the BB7's - once you set them up right.
Cons
Hard to set up but once done they Are The Best Mech's Around
Pros
Cheap, stop well
Cons
Hard to adjust
Review
Pass on them, unless your a cheap wanker
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