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Avid BB5 Disc Brake - 160mm

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    Avid BB5 Disc Brake - 160mm

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    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

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    Avid BB5 Disc Brake - 160mm
     
    3.0

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    Apr

    28

    2013

     
    4.0

    Best mechanical for the money

    By mthammerhead

    from Minneapolis, MN

    About Me Avid Cyclist

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    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.

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    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    Oct

    12

    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.

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        Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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