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Avid BB7 Reviews

Description: (from sram.com/en/avid/)
If hydraulic isn’t your bag, then you owe it to your ride to try the new BB7. It’s more powerful and is easier to set up than any mechanical disc ever. Details like easy pad replacement, precision ball bearing actuation and infinitely variable spring tension means control like you’ve never felt before. Plus, you can pair it with one of

Add a review (form opens in right column) reviewed by Asfyxiate   on May 29, 2009   Pros They work, pads are easily adjustable, Beautiful, Low maintenance is involved once setup. Cons Nothing! Verdict Being a big fan of SRAM to begin with, I already knew I was throwing these set of Mechanical brakes on my bikes. They are sooooo easy to mount onto your bike you'd probably think you did something wrong! They are low maintenance, and give some hydro's a run for their money. When you get some pad wear, you can dial in and adjust the reach on it. Recommended for: Anyone reviewed by trek7k   on February 27, 2009   Pros Simple system that just works. Easily adjustable on the trail. Responsive. Verdict You really can't go wrong with the BB7 for a disc brake system. Recommended for: Anyone reviewed by element22   on February 27, 2009   Pros One of the best mechanical brakes out there. Super easy to adjust with both inboard and outboard pad adjusters. Cons none Verdict If your going to use mechanical brakes for the money these are the ones to get. If you can get yourself a set of Gore RideOn cables for these and you will be really happy. Recommended for: Anyone reviewed by ChiliPepper   on February 26, 2009   Pros Great mechanical brakes with exceptional modulation and stopping power. Cons None Verdict Exceptional all around mechanical brakes Recommended for: Anyone reviewed by ChiliPepper   on February 26, 2009   Pros These are the best mechanical brakes I have ever used. Very easy to mount & adjust, Great stopping power by far! Cons None Verdict Exceptional mechanical brakes, even works better than some hydraulic brakes. You cannot beat these! Recommended for: Anyone reviewed by Code_Rage   on November 18, 2008   Pros Easy to install, adjust, grab a hell of allot better than my tektros, and CHEAP. Cons None Verdict Great breaks. For 100 bucks a set you cant beat it. Recommended for: Anyone reviewed by FinsFan   on August 29, 2008   Verdict woops forgot to rate them. 5 stars :D Recommended for: Anyone reviewed by FinsFan   on August 29, 2008   Pros stopping power, price (paid $68) Cons nothing Verdict awesome brake set up for the money. They perform great reviewed by guest on July 4, 2008   Pros simple mechanical action, easy to adjust / dial in (pads are adjustable on both sides of rotor) Cons none Verdict I was hesitant to switch after so long on V-brakes but they're my first set of discs and they're great! Recommended for: Anyone reviewed by raleighman91   on May 20, 2008   Pros Easy to adjust and great stopping power Cons they weigh a lot and they fade a bit when wet Verdict anyone can use them Recommended for: Anyone reviewed by Juan_Gear   on April 9, 2008   Pros Cheap 180mm with good cables, I used em at Downieville down hill. While hydros boiled fluid Cons Lighter would be cool maybe a hopup kit or something Verdict Great value and a smart buy Recommended for: Anyone reviewed by tumbleweed14   on December 30, 2007   Pros Cheap(er). Effective. Easily adjustable. Nearly no maintenance. Cons Not quite the grip of Hydro. Verdict Fantastic brakes. Low Low maintenance. Good stuff here. Recommended for: Anyone