Avid BB5 Mechanical Disc Brake

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Review by NoCarsGo
Jun. 05, 2009

Good: Nice entry level disc brake. It will stop you when you need it to. I'm using a BB5 on each wheel of my 09 Gary Fisher G2 hardtail with Shimano XT centerlock rotors.

Bad: Don't spend too much on these, I wouldn't drop more than $30 per wheel for caliper and rotor. The BB7 offers more adjustability for only about $20 more per wheel.

You also might find that you wear through pads quicker with these. Since they have less adjustability you can have some nasty drag on your pads and not even notice it while you're riding.

Alternatives: I got a set for free, but if I was buying a new mechanical disc set I would choose the BB7.

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From Bike Somewhere:

Mechanical Disc Brake
160 FRONT OR REAR PLATINUM
Sintered
Monoblok caliper
335g
UPC: 710845641060

Product Description
To this day, the BB5 continues to attract all types of riders who crave the simplicity and elegant function of the worlds best cable-actuated brake. Its more powerful and is easier to set up than any mechanical disc ... ever. Details including the dual-pad adjustment knobs, easy pad replacement, precision ball bearing actuation, and infinitely variable spring tension details ... mean control like youve never felt before. Plus, using any of our Ball Bearing Disc BrakesTM means that you can choose one of our levers with Speed Dial for sweet, adjustable modulation. Isnt the freedom of choice swell? our Speed Dial levers for sweet, adjustable modulation. You cant get that on any hydraulic. Last but not least, this year we gave the BB7 a tasty new finish, new inboard/outboard adjustment knobs and a beefy two-piece, forged body. BB5TM: Deceleration made simple The BB5 offers our Tri-AlignTM Caliper Positioning SystemTM, tool-free pad replacement, a melt-forged body and one inboard pad adjustment knob. One try and youll wonder if they are really entry-level brakes.

From Bike Somewhere:

Mechanical Disc Brake
160 FRONT OR REAR PLATINUM
Sintered
Monoblok caliper
335g
UPC: 710845641060

From Amazon.com:

Mechanical Disc Brake
160 FRONT OR REAR PLATINUM
Sintered
Monoblok caliper
335g

Product Description Product Description To this day, the BB5 continues to attract all types of riders who crave the simplicity and elegant function of the worlds best cable-actuated brake. Its more powerful and is easier to set up than any mechanical disc .. ever. Details including the dual-pad adjustment knobs, easy pad replacement, precision ball bearing actuation, and infinitely variable spring tension details .. mean control like youve never felt before. Plus, using any of our Ball Bearing Disc BrakesTM means that you can choose one of our levers with Speed Dial for sweet, adjustable modulation. Isnt the freedom of choice swell? our Speed Dial levers for sweet, adjustable modulation. You cant get that on any hydraulic. Last but not least, this year we gave the BB7 a tasty new finish, new inboard/outboard adjustment knobs and a beefy two-piece, forged body. BB5TM: Deceleration made simple The BB5 offers our Tri-AlignTM Caliper Positioning SystemTM, tool-free pad replacement, a melt-forged body and one inboard pad adjustment knob. One try and youll wonder if they are really entry-level brakes.

From Price Point:

There's Power in Simplicity
To this day, the BB5 continues to attract all types of riders who crave the simplicity and elegant function of the worlds best cable-actuated brake. Its more powerful and is easier to set up than any mechanical disc ... ever. Details including the dual-pad adjustment knobs, easy pad replacement, precision ball bearing actuation, and infinitely variable spring tension details ... mean control like youve never felt before. Plus, using any of our Ball Bearing Disc BrakesTM means that you can choose one of our levers with Speed Dial for sweet, adjustable modulation. Isnt the freedom of choice swell? our Speed Dial levers for sweet, adjustable modulation. You cant get that on any hydraulic. Last but not least, this year we gave the BB7 a tasty new finish, new inboard/outboard adjustment knobs and a beefy two-piece, forged body.

From eBikeStop:

The Avid BB5 Mechanical Disc Brakes features a Monoblok caliper design that allows inboard knob adjustment only. Includes caliper and rotor, lever sold separately.

Designed to be used with linear-pull brake levers
Monoblok caliper design allows inboard knob adjustment only
Spring tension is adjustable
Randagon rotors specifically designed for BB5

Item SpecificationsWeight335gBrake Usage F/RFront,Rear,Front,RearHub/Brake Compatibility6-Bolt DiscBrake TypeDiscBrake Lever ActuationLong PullHydraulic Hose LengthNot IncludedItem Specifications- CaliperBrake Usage F/RFront,RearHub/Brake Compatibility6-Bolt DiscBrake TypeDiscBrake Lever ActuationLong PullBrake Lever UseLeft,RightItem Specifications- LeverIntended UseRoadBrake Lever ActuationLong PullBrake Lever UseLeft,Right

From Cambria Bike:

To this day, the BB5 continues to attract all types of riders who crave the simplicity and elegant function of the worlds best cable-actuated brake. Its more powerful and is easier to set up than any mechanical disc ... ever. Details including the pad adjustment knob, easy pad replacement, precision ball bearing actuation, and infinitely variable spring tension details ... mean control like youve never felt before. Plus, using any of our Ball Bearing Disc Brakes means that you can choose one of our levers with Speed Dial for sweet, adjustable modulation. Isnt the freedom of choice swell? our Speed Dial levers for sweet, adjustable modulation. You cant get that on any hydraulic.
- Calipers are 74mm and include adapters for 51mm International Standard brake mounts

From Bike Parts:

Product Information

Road version for use with short-pull (STI/drop/canti) brake levers (sold separately)

Tri-Align Caliper Positioning System (CPS) for caliper/rotor alignment

Monoblok 1-piece caliper with Ball-Bearing cam mechanism

Addition of barrel-style pad/cable-tension adjuster at housing stop

Inboard pad adjuster knob and pad retraction for drag free setup

Tool-free pad adjustment and replacement (unique pad for BB-5)

Includes: post mount (74mm) caliper with International-Standard (51mm) fork or frame adapter; Roundagon 6-bolt/44mm-BCD rotor; and BB-5 specific disc pads
Detailed Specifications

kit: rear

caliper/adapter: 74mm/51mm

rotor: 140mm

color: platinum silver

weight: 325g

From Niagara Cycle:

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The Avid BB5 Mechanical Disc Brakes features a Monoblok caliper design that allows inboard knob adjustment only. Includes caliper and rotor, lever sold separately.
BB5

Designed to be used with linear-pull brake levers
Monoblok caliper design allows inboard knob adjustment only
Spring tension is adjustable
Randagon rotors specifically designed for BB5

Brake Usage F/R: Front/Rear/Rear/Front
Hub/Brake Compatibility: 6-Bolt Disc
Hydraulic Hose Length: Not Included
Brake Type: Disc
Brake Lever Actuation: Long Pull
Weight: 335.0 g

From Universal Cycles:

Road version for use with short-pull (STI/drop/canti) brake levers (sold separately)
Tri-Align Caliper Positioning System (CPS) for caliper/rotor alignment
Monoblok 1-piece caliper with Ball-Bearing cam mechanism
Barrel-style pad/cable-tension adjuster at housing stop
Inboard pad adjuster knob and pad retraction for drag free setup
Tool-free pad adjustment and replacement (unique pad for BB-5)
Includes: post mount (74mm) caliper with International-Standard (51mm) fork and/or frame adapter, G2 CleanSweep 6-bolt/44mm-BCD rotor, and BB-5 specific disc pads
Kit fits front or rear applications with supplied adapters

From Jenson USA:

Current new, retail boxed BB5 brakes come packaged with BOTH frontand rear adapters supplied by Avid. If a competitor is selling you a"front" or a "rear", you aren't getting what should be included withthis item.
The BB5 is an economical version of Avid's BB7 top-line mechanical disc brake. Still features a Monoblok caliper and inboard pad adjustment knob.

Roundagon rotors
New for 2009 - now includes adapters for BOTH front and rear 51mm frames/forks
MTB version works with any long-pull brake lever (most MTB levers on the market)
Road version works with road brake levers

From Sage Cycles:

Perfect for your road, touring or cross bike, Avid's BB5 Road brakes have all the power you need. Used with your road-style levers, they sport tool-free pad replacement, precision actuation and infinitely variable spring tension. Plus, Avid's ingenious Tri-Align caliper-positioning system perfectly aligns the pads parallel to the rotor in seconds for powerful braking with positive modulation in any condition. Kit includes: caliper, Avid Roundagon rotor and pads (cable and housing sold separately). Choose your preferred brake lever (sold separately) from our wide selection. Weight: 335 grams

From Mountains Plus:

If you want to make the jump to discs but want an affordable way to do so, we offer the Avid BB5. No hydraulic fluid to deal with, the BB5 uses mechanical pads and regular V-Brake levers (not included).The BB5 offers Avids Tri-AlignTM Caliper Positioning SystemTM, tool-free pad replacement, a melt-forged two-piece body and dual pad adjustment knobs. Sintered pads and Roundagon rotor included (not pictured). 160mm Rotor. Weight: 329g FRONT SET ONLY.

From Bike.com:

Additional Information
Brake Lever ActuationLong Pull Brake Usage F/RFront,Rear, Rear,Front Caliper ColorSatin Black Caliper Type74mm Post Mount Caliper/Adapter74mm/51mm Disc Mount Type51mm I.S. Front,51mm I.S. Rear Hub/Brake Compatibility6-Bolt Disc Hydraulic Hose LengthNot Included Kitfront or rear Rotor160mm Rotor Size160mm Weight335g

From Remember Delaware:

Designed to be used with drop bar brake levers
Monoblok caliper design has outboard pad adjustment
Spring tension is adjustable

From Bike Bling:

kit: front or rear
weight: 335g
caliper/adapter: 74mm/51mm
color: satin black
rotor: 160mm

From Bikeman:

Avid BB5 Rear Road Disc Brake:140mm Rotor, Black.