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Avid SD-5 V-Brake

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    Avid SD-5 V-Brake

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    This high-performance brake has forged aluminum arms that are stiff and don't weigh a ton.

    • The Force Vector Alignment™ design reduces boss movement and ensures that more energy reaches the rim
    • Oversized linear spring provides postive centering with less tension, resulting in a lighter action
    • Overcoat™ boot stays on noodle and prevents debris from contaminating the inner wire
    • DIN-approved one-piece pads outperform and outlast most others

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    Avid SD-5 V-Brake Specs
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    Mountain biking
    Rim brake
    200 grams
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    Avid SD-5 V-Brake Customer Reviews

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    4.5

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    Jul

    22

    2008

    (9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Serious stopping power on the cheap

    By deprogram

    from Seattle, WA

    About Me Avid Cyclist

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    Pros

    • Easy To Install
    • Fade- Free
    • Great Stopping Power
    • Quiet

    Cons

    • Adjustment Screws

    Best Uses

    • Mountain Biking
    • Road Biking

    Comments about Avid SD-5 V-Brake:

    I bought a set of these and a set of the Avid SD-7s, and compared them directly to see if the SD-7s are really that much of an upgrade. Well, they are definitely an upgrade, but the SD-5 is still a great direct-pull brake.

    The biggest differences I noticed:
    - Shoes. These have bolt-on brake shoes, as opposed to the cartridges of the SD-7. They provide a softer lever feel, and slightly less stopping power. On the other hand, they are much quieter than the 7's out of the box.
    - Cable boot. You have to slide the boot off the noodle to unhook the noodle from the brake arm link. This is hard on the rubber.
    - Spring adjusters. These have a Philips head. I find these (as opposed to a hex head) are more prone to slipout and stripping. I guess it makes it possible to do adjustments away from home when you don't have an Allen set handy. Of course, that's probably when the adjusters will get damaged.

    Still, this is a fine brake for the price of a good set of pads. Paired with a good set of levers, the improvement over traditional cantilevers is astounding. Do yourself a favor, and upgrade.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

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    Oct

    3

    2007

    (1 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Great upgrade from my tired stock brakes

    By Verbeers

    from Sterling Heights, MI

    About Me Weekend Warrior

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    Pros

    • Easy To Install
    • Fade- Free
    • Great Stopping Power
    • Handles Elements Well
    • Lightweight

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Mountain Biking

      Comments about Avid SD-5 V-Brake:

      I replaced my tired Dia-Comp stock brakes, my bike now stops on a dime.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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