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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 1 shopper's experiences: exceptional. Click here to read or add reviews. eBay	$49.90
avid disc mtb brake bb7 203mm rotor dh rear new in box
Average of 2 shopper's experiences: exceptional. Click here to read or add reviews. Amazon.com	$53.30-69.99
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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 7 shopper's experiences: exceptional. Click here to read or add reviews. REI	$69.00
avid bb7 disc brakes - 160mm
Average of 2 shopper's experiences: satisfied. Click here to read or add reviews. Nashbar	$74.99
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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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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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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		Free Shipping available if you spend more than $59.
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Average of 1 shopper's experiences: exceptional. Click here to read or add reviews. eBay	$49.90
avid disc mtb brake bb7 203mm rotor dh rear new in box
Average of 2 shopper's experiences: exceptional. Click here to read or add reviews. Amazon.com	$53.30-69.99
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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
avid 09 bb7 disc brake road front/rear 160mm rotor
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avid bb-7 mtn mech disc brake, 160mm front/rear ea
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avid bb7 disc brakes - 160mm
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Average of 3 shopper's experiences: exceptional. Click here to read or add reviews. Performance Bike	$71.99
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Average of 2 shopper's experiences: satisfied. Click here to read or add reviews. Nashbar	$74.99
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Average Review: 4 out of 5 (2 Reviews)

Cred: 2695

Review by dogonfr on Jul. 14, 2008

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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.
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Name	BB7 Mechanical Disc Brake
Brand	Avid
Lowest Price	49.95
Operation	Mechanical Disk Brakes
Intended Use	Cross Country (XC)
140mm	No
160mm	Yes
180mm	No
185mm	Yes
190mm	No
203mm	Yes
210mm	No
Average Weight (grams)	318

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Avid BB7 Mechanical Disc Brake Caliper and rotor, levers sold separately.

Designed to be used with linear pull brake levers

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Avid BB7 Mechanical Disc Brake Caliper and rotor, levers sold separately.
Product Information

Designed to be used with linear pull brake levers
Detailed Specifications

Brake Type: Disc

Brake Lever Actuation: Long Pull

Rotor Size: 203 mm

Caliper Type: 74mm Post Mount

Disc Mount Type: 74mm/203mm Post Mount,51mm I.S. Front,51mm I.S. Rear

Brake Usage F/R: Front,Rear

Hub/Brake Compatibility: 6-Bolt Disc

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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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Name	BB7 Mechanical Disc Brake	Stroker Carbon Disc Brakes	MX1 Mechanical	Aquila
Brand	Avid	Hayes	Hayes	TekTro
Lowest Price	39.98	137.75	39.99	31.99
Operation	Mechanical Disk Brakes	Mechanical Disk Brakes	Mechanical Disk Brakes	Mechanical Disk Brakes
Intended Use	Cross Country (XC)	Cross Country (XC)	Cross Country (XC)	N/A
140mm	No	Yes	No	No
160mm	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
180mm	No	Yes	No	Yes
185mm	Yes	No	No	No
190mm	No	No	No	No
203mm	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
210mm	No	No	No	No
Average Weight (grams)	318	386⇑	321⇑	206⇓