Online: www.REI.com
URL for this product:

From the U.S. and Canada — Call 1-800-426-4840
Mon. through Sun., 4 a.m. through 11 p.m. PT.
International — Call 1-253-891-2500
Mon. through Sun., 4 a.m. through 11 p.m. PT. English language only.

BLACK

Avid BB5 Disc Brake - 160mm

$52.00

(2)

Item # 808779

REI Members get back an estimated $ 5.20 on this item as part of their annual member refund.

The REI Member Dividend

The REI dividend is a unique benefit of membership in the REI co-op. It's comprised of your member refund—typically 10% back on eligible purchases—and/or your REI Visa® card rebates.

Each March, active REI members and REI Visa cardholders who earned a rebate receive a refund in the form of an annual dividend notice.

Only active members receive annual dividend notices. To maintain your active status as an REI member, you need to make net merchandise or shipping purchases of at least $10 per year, unless you joined that year. Member numbers are issued in one name and only that person receives the member refund. Your number can be used by others in your family, but it cannot be transferred to someone else.

Questions? Call us at 1-800-426-4840 for more about your dividend or its redemption.

Learn more

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed
Gear and Advice You Can Trust

This item ships for free! Learn more

To view videos or use the zoom feature on REI's websites, please download the latest version of Adobe Flash Player.

NOW PLAYING

Offering great stopping power and value, the Avid BB5 mechanical disc brake offers all-weather performance that won't break the bank.

Tri-Align Caliper Positioning System™ aligns caliper perfectly without shims
Features inboard pad adjustment, tough melt-forged body and tool-free pad replacement
Integrated cable stop prevents routing cable and housing from entering the brake at odd angles, reducing the possibility of cable drag
Avid BB5 mechanical disc brake includes 1 caliper and a 160mm rotor; can be mounted for either front or rear use
Please note: does not include brake lever; brake is compatible with most mountain-style cable levers

Imported.

Item 808779

View all Avid products

REI Membership

REI Membership $20.00

Avid BB5 Disc Brake - 160mm Customer Reviews

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

by PowerReviews

Avid BB5 Disc Brake - 160mm

3.0

(based on 2 reviews)

Reviewed by 2 customers

Sort by

Displaying reviews 1-2

Apr

2013

4.0

Best mechanical for the money

By mthammerhead

from Minneapolis, MN

About Me Avid Cyclist

See all my reviews

Pros

Easy Pad Change
Easy To Install
Great Stopping Power
Handles Elements Well
Sturdy Design

Cons

Noisy When Wet

Best Uses

Mountain Biking
Wet Conditions
Winter Riding

Comments about Avid BB5 Disc Brake - 160mm:

Rode this brake from Sept. to April and th only problem I had was the adjusting barrel siezed up. But I did manage to get it unstuck.

Comment on this review

Oct

2011

2.0

Not for heavier riders

By gps_dr

from Denver, Co

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Cons

Only 1 side adjust
Wears Quickly

Best Uses

Comments about Avid BB5 Disc Brake - 160mm:

Came on a 2007 Gary Fisher Piranah(roundagon rotors).Note: Newer models have slotted rotors and newer alignment adjustments.I commute with these as well as urban trail mapping including lower elevation MTB trails.Brake pads on these are small and wore out quickly. At $20/wheel and several times per year it started adding up. Had to replace a rotor last year. They got hot enough, I thought they were glowing after coming down off Mt Falcon one evening. (They may be OK for light weight users or on flatter terrain.)Pad adjustment only affects one side of disc.Switched to larger rotor BB7 with larger pads, adjustments for each pad & better ratings.

Comment on this review

Displaying reviews 1-2