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Just a quick update, I bought and installed the Avid BB7’s and finally got to take it out yesterday up Corner Canyon. There was a huge difference in stopping power. With the added confidence I wasn’t riding the brake all the way down the hill making for a much better ride.

Thanks for the recommendation maddslacker!

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"bsheidler" wrote

Welcome to Utah.

My guess is you have 2 problems — cable slippage (or possible stretch), and brake fade.

Thank you bsheidler.

I’ve actually had it back in the shop for the breaks under warrantee the first time they went out. That time, they replaced the front caliper. I adjust the cables often but I think that (as you noted) I was riding the break too much but I’m also convinced that it’s not a high quality bike and given my size and riding style, I needed to upgrade. The Avid kit is due on Monday.

Thanks for the advice!

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Orly? South Jordaner here, where do (did) you ride?[/quote]

So far, I ride Corner Canyon a couple times a week, I’ve ridden Yellow Fork Canyon a couple of times, Mueller Park and Big Spring up past Vivian Park in Provo Canyon. I’m planning on hitting Glenwild tomorrow early.

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"Jared13" wrote

Crashing: It’s just life’s way of saying "Ride better" (Unfortunately, it keeps telling me over and over again 😆 )

I agree although I don’t heal nearly as fast as I used to. I took up skiing a few years ago and feel if you don’t crash occasionally you’re not improving your skills. The same goes for MTB’ing. That said, I would prefer that my brakes work when I need them.

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"bjnix04" wrote

Wow, looks painful 😢 . Where do you live in Utah? (I’m in the SLC area)

I’m in West Jordan right now but I’m moving to Lehi on Friday. My family moves out here from New Hmpshire in three weeks. It’s been kind of a long pull with out them.

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Hey Maddslacker,

I do have mechanical disc brakes.

What’s the benefit of the upgrade? Bigger disc, better quality parts…. And are they typically "bolts ons". While I’m pretty mechanical, I would rather ride em then wrench on them.

Also, I like the advice to go faster and brake less. I was following that mantra a few weeks ago when this happened. I have another similar scrape from my ass to my ankle. Crashing sucks!

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