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Avid BB7 Mechanical Disc Brake

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Avid BB7 Mechanical Disc Brake
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Average of 1 shopper's experiences: exceptional. Click here to read or add reviews. Price Point$39.98
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Average of 7 shopper's experiences: exceptional. Click here to read or add reviews. REI$69.00
avid bb7 disc brakes - 160mm

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Cred: 2719		Review by dogonfr on Jul. 14, 2008

Good Features
 If your looking to go from V-brakes to a disc brake the BB7 is the best way to go with the least amount of expense and the best mechanical disc on the market. Would recommend also replacing cables and housing when upgrading to the BB7.
Bad Features
 Nothing bad all good.
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From Bike Parts:
Avid BB-7 Mtn Mechanical Disc Brake
Product Information
  • Mtn version for use with linear pull brake levers (sold separately)
  • Tri-Align Caliper Positioning System (CPS) for easy caliper/rotor alignment
  • Redesigned, sleeker body with a fully sealed Ball Bearing mechanism and integrated cable stop
  • Dual pad adjuster knobs and full pad retraction for drag free setup
  • Tool-free pad adjustment and replacement (same pads as Juicy-7/5)
  • Includes: post mount (74mm) caliper with International-Standard (51mm) fork and frame adapters, Roundagon 6-bolt/44mm-BCD rotor, and pads
  • Updated kitting fits front or rear applications (sold individually)
    Detailed Specifications
  • kit:front or rear
  • caliper/adapter:74mm/51mm+74mm
  • rotor:203mm
  • color:graphite grey
  • weight:420g
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    Average of 1 shopper's experiences: exceptional. Click here to read or add reviews. Price Point$39.98
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    Average of 1 shopper's experiences: exceptional. Click here to read or add reviews. Greenfish$47.88-63.75
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    Average of 2 shopper's experiences: exceptional. Click here to read or add reviews. Amazon.com$51.87-78.20
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    Average of 1 shopper's experiences: exceptional. Click here to read or add reviews. Cambria Bike$54.95-69.95
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    Average of 1 shopper's experiences: exceptional. Click here to read or add reviews. Niagara Cycle$56.32
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    Average of 7 shopper's experiences: exceptional. Click here to read or add reviews. REI$69.00
    avid bb7 disc brakes - 160mm
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    Average Review: 4 out of 5 (2 Reviews)

    Cred: 2719    		Review by dogonfr on Jul. 14, 2008

    Good Features
     If your looking to go from V-brakes to a disc brake the BB7 is the best way to go with the least amount of expense and the best mechanical disc on the market. Would recommend also replacing cables and housing when upgrading to the BB7.
    Bad Features
     Nothing bad all good.

    Cred: 18    		Review by bloass on Aug. 23, 2008

    Good Features
     They work. Good quality. Adjustment knobs on both sides of caliper.
    Bad Features
     Hard to get adjusted right. Constantly needs readjusting.
    Recommended Alternatives
     Avid Juicy fives
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    NameBB7 Mechanical Disc Brake
    BrandAvid
    Lowest Price49.95
    OperationMechanical Disk Brakes
    Intended UseCross Country (XC)
    140mmNo
    160mmYes
    180mmNo
    185mmYes
    190mmNo
    203mmYes
    210mmNo
    Average Weight (grams)318

    From Bike Parts:
    Avid BB-7 Mtn Mechanical Disc Brake
    Product Information
  • Mtn version for use with linear pull brake levers (sold separately)
  • Tri-Align Caliper Positioning System (CPS) for easy caliper/rotor alignment
  • Redesigned, sleeker body with a fully sealed Ball Bearing mechanism and integrated cable stop
  • Dual pad adjuster knobs and full pad retraction for drag free setup
  • Tool-free pad adjustment and replacement (same pads as Juicy-7/5)
  • Includes: post mount (74mm) caliper with International-Standard (51mm) fork and frame adapters, Roundagon 6-bolt/44mm-BCD rotor, and pads
  • Updated kitting fits front or rear applications (sold individually)
    Detailed Specifications
  • kit:front or rear
  • caliper/adapter:74mm/51mm+74mm
  • rotor:203mm
  • color:graphite grey
  • weight:420g
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    • From eBikeStop:
    Avid BB7 Mechanical Disc Brake Caliper and rotor, levers sold separately.
    • Designed to be used with linear pull brake levers
    Item SpecificationsBrake Usage F/RFront,RearHub/Brake Compatibility6-Bolt DiscBrake TypeDiscBrake Lever ActuationLong PullRotor Size203mmCaliper Type74mm Post MountDisc Mount Type51mm I.S. Front,74mm/203mm Post Mount,51mm I.S. Rear
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    From Price Point:
    There's Power in Simplicity
    To this day, the BB7 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.
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    NameBB7 Mechanical Disc BrakeStroker Carbon Disc BrakesMX1 MechanicalAquila
    BrandAvidHayesHayesTekTro
    Lowest Price39.98137.7539.9931.99
    OperationMechanical Disk BrakesMechanical Disk BrakesMechanical Disk BrakesMechanical Disk Brakes
    Intended UseCross Country (XC)Cross Country (XC)Cross Country (XC)N/A
    140mmNoYesNoNo
    160mmYesYesNoYes
    180mmNoYesNoYes
    185mmYesNoNoNo
    190mmNoNoNoNo
    203mmYesYesNoYes
    210mmNoNoNoNo
    Average Weight (grams)318386⇑321⇑206⇓
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